World Cup 2026, Day 13 Highlights: Portugal vs Uzbekistan and More

The spotlight has been on the big names at this World Cup, but Cristiano Ronaldo has yet to find his rhythm. Portugal’s shaky start, including a surprising draw with DR Congo, means they need a solid win here before their final group match against Colombia. Uzbekistan showed resilience in their opener but couldn’t keep up with Colombia, conceding late goals in a 3-1 defeat. They’ll have nothing to lose when they face Portugal.

Date / Time: Tuesday, June 22, 2026, 1pm EDT; 6pm BST

Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX, USA

Referee: Jalal Jayed (Morocco)

Broadcast: FOX, Telemundo (USA); ITV 1 (UK)

Streaming: FOX One, Peacock (USA); ITVx (UK)

Chelsea Watch: Pedro Neto assisted Portugal’s only goal against DR Congo.

England Eyes Knockout Stage with Win Over Ghana

The Three Lions impressed with four goals versus Croatia but showed inconsistency between halves. Assistant coach Anthony Barry spoke openly during halftime about areas needing improvement, and those changes paid off. Ghana scraped a late 1-0 victory against Panama in a lackluster match. Whoever wins this game secures a spot in the knockout phase.

Date / Time: Tuesday, June 22, 2026, 4pm EDT; 9pm BST

Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA, USA

Referee: Saíd Martínez (Honduras)

Broadcast: FOX, Telemundo (USA); BBC One (UK)

Streaming: FOX One, Peacock (USA); BBC iPlayer (UK)

Chelsea Watch: Reece James played the full match, shifting from right back to midfield after Declan Rice’s precautionary substitution. Trevoh Chalobah joined the squad following his emergency call-up and could appear on matchday.

Croatia vs Panama: A Tough Challenge for Panama

Croatia showed glimpses of quality with two impressive goals against England but seemed less dominant overall compared to previous tournaments. Panama struggled to create meaningful chances or show high-level play.

Date / Time: Tuesday, June 22, 2026, 7pm EDT; 12am BST (next day)

Venue: BMO Field, Toronto, Canada

Referee: Pierre Atcho (Gabon)

Broadcast: FOX, Telemundo (USA); BBC One (UK)

Streaming: FOX One, Peacock (USA); BBC iPlayer (UK)

Chelsea Watch: None

Colombia Expected to Dominate DR Congo

DR Congo earned a surprising draw with Portugal, putting them in a decent position to advance if they can beat Uzbekistan in their final game. This match against Colombia looks like a chance for DR Congo to test themselves without pressure, while Colombia should control the game comfortably.

Date / Time: Tuesday, June 22, 2026, 10pm EDT; 3am BST (next day)

Venue: Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, Mexico

Referee: Maurizio Mariani (Italy)

Broadcast: FOX Sports 1, Telemundo (USA); ITV 1 (UK)

Streaming: FOX One, Peacock (USA); ITVx (UK)

Chelsea Watch: No direct involvement, though Richard Ríos continues to impress after a season with José Mourinho.