Portugal, surprising 1-1 draw<\/span> Against Congo, we missed some good scoring chances in the second half.<\/p>\nRonaldo and Portugal will have a chance to get back on track against Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Portugal, one of the pre-tournament favorites to win the World Cup, could use this win to keep pace in Group K, following Colombia’s first win and draw with Congo in the first World Cup in 52 years.<\/p>\n
“We’re playing the World Cup, so of course there’s noise and tension, but that’s part of the game,” Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said. “The focus is on the team and we want to show a positive attitude to get ready for the game. We are very focused. We are strong. The team is even more united than before.”<\/p>\n
In Tuesday’s second half, Colombia and Congo face off in Guadalajara, Mexico, while England and Harry Kane take on Ghana. Panama will also face Croatia in a crucial Group L match after both teams lost their opening games.<\/p>\n
Highlights of June 22nd<\/h2>\n
\u2014 Portugal vs. Uzbekistan, 1 p.m. EDT, Houston (Fox\/Telemundo\/Peacock)<\/p>\n
\u2014 England vs. Ghana, 4 p.m. EDT, Foxboro, Mass. (Fox\/Telemundo\/Peacock)<\/p>\n
\u2014 Panama vs. Croatia, 7 p.m. ET Toronto (Fox\/Telemundo\/Peacock)<\/p>\n
\u2014 Colombia vs. Congo, Guadalajara, Mexico, 10 p.m. EDT (FS1\/Telemundo\/Peacock)<\/p>\n
Kane’s pursuit of records<\/h2>\n
Harry Kane scored two goals England won the opening match 4-2<\/span> They defeated Croatia to make it 10 World Cup appearances, equaling Gary Lineker’s England record. It also moved Kane into a seven-way tie for seventh place in tournament history.<\/p>\nKane will have a chance to add to that total on Tuesday when England take on a surprising side to Ghana in Foxborough, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n
If Kane scores, he will move into a tie for sixth place with Germany’s Jurgen Klinsmann and Hungary’s S\u00e1ndor Kocsis. If they win, England will advance to the final round of the World Cup for the third time in a row.<\/p>\n
Ghana are tied with England at the top of Group L after the start of the season. 1-0 victory over Panama<\/span> Brandon Thomas-Asante scored a goal in the 5th minute of stoppage time in the second half. Ghana is aiming to advance to the knockout stage for the first time since reaching the quarterfinals in 2010.<\/p>\nEngland have an unbeaten record of five wins, three draws and an unbeaten record against African teams at the World Cup.<\/p>\n
Elimination game?<\/h2>\n
Panama and Croatia will play a match in Toronto that neither side can afford to lose.<\/p>\n
After losing their opening games, both countries are at the bottom of Group L, behind England and Ghana. If they win, their hopes of advancing to the finals remain, but if they lose, those hopes are all but wiped out.<\/p>\n
Panama was looking for their first World Cup point against Ghana, but Tomas Asante’s goal in the final minute broke the scoreless tie.<\/p>\n
Croatia finished third in the 2022 Qatar tournament, and were runners-up to France in the Russia tournament four years ago, but have fallen on hard times this year after losing 4-2 to England in their opening match.<\/p>\n
Colombia aims to advance to the final tournament <\/h2>\n
Colombia will be able to secure a place in the final round against Congo in Guadalajara.<\/p>\n
This will be a big step for the Colombian team, which did not even qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.<\/p>\n
Luis Diaz got Colombia off to a strong start in the opening game, finishing with a goal and an assist. Won against Uzbekistan 3-1.<\/span><\/p>\nColombia could face a difficult challenge against a disciplined Congolese side that has frustrated Portugal.<\/p>\n
Look out for Congo’s Ioane Ouissa. The Newcastle United forward scored his first goal for Congo in two World Cup appearances with a header in stoppage time just before half-time against Portugal.<\/p>\n
More World Cup news<\/h2>\n
\u2014 Messi sets World Cup scoring record as defending champion Argentina advances to finals tournament<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014 Christian Pulisic returns to practice with the U.S. national team after missing the last World Cup match due to injury<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014 France’s Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 scores two goals, taking his total to 16 goals, tied for second place at the World Cup<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014 Erling Haaland scores two more goals as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 to advance to the World Cup round of 32<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014 World Cup concessions: $75 caviar-topped tots in Miami, one day’s wages worth of beer in Mexico City<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014 Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck misses remaining World Cup matches due to ankle injury<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014 World Cup goal frenzy: 121 goals in 40 games. Premier League players take the lead<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014 A win against Saudi Arabia will advance Cape Verde to the last 32 of the World Cup.<\/span><\/p>\n\u2014 World Cup Day 12 Photo Gallery<\/span><\/p>\nstatistics of the day<\/h2>\n
Messi scored his 17th and 18th World Cup goals in a 2-0 win against Austria, breaking a world record. record<\/span> A set of 16 set by Miroslav Kroos from Germany. The Argentine star also missed the third non-shootout of his career, setting a less desirable record. Penalty kick in the first half.<\/span> That’s one more than Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan, who made so many mistakes at the World Cup. Messi also has a record of taking seven penalties.<\/p>\n___<\/p>\n
AP Sports Writers Kyle Hightower and Christie Rieken contributed to this report.<\/p>\n
___<\/p>\n
AP World Cup coverage: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/fifa-world-cup<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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