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Al Jazeera6/27/2026Sports4 min read

FIFA World Cup Day 17 Preview: England, Argentina Aim for Perfect Group Stage Records

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England and Argentina seek perfect group stage records as six matches remain before the World Cup knockout stage.
Colombia and Portugal clash for Group K's top spot, while Croatia, Ghana, DR Congo, and Uzbekistan fight for Round of 32 spots.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in its group stage, with multiple teams vying for knockout stage spots.

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Saturday brings another big day at the FIFA World Cup, with six group-stage matches still to be played before the knockout rounds begin. England and Argentina are aiming to finish the group stage with perfect records, while Colombia and Portugal face-off for first place in Group K. Croatia, Ghana, DR Congo and Uzbekistan are also among the teams still fighting to reach the Round of 32.

Off the pitch, Cape Verde have made history by reaching the knockout stage in their first World Cup, Iran are waiting to find out if they qualify as one of the best third-placed teams, and captain Mehdi Taremi has criticised FIFA over his team’s travel arrangements. Pink boots have also become one of the biggest trends at the tournament.

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What to Watch

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England to win against Panama
Very likely · Within hours
Argentina to win against Jordan
Very likely · Within hours

Open Questions

Will Iran qualify as one of the best third-placed teams?
Can Jordan pull off an upset against Argentina?

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