Croatia eliminate Panama 1-0 on Modric's 200th cap
Croatia secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Panama, eliminating the African side from the World Cup. Ante Budimir scored the lone goal as Luka Modric made his 200th international appearance. The result keeps Croatia in third place in Group L with a path to knockout qualification still alive.
Daniel Munoz's 76th-minute strike broke DR Congo's resistance and sent Colombia into the World Cup knockout stage. The 1-0 victory secured Colombia's spot in the top two of Group K. It was a heart-breaking exit for the African side, who had defended stubbornly throughout the match.
Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday amid continued World Cup excellence, with fans reflecting on his legendary tournament career. Meanwhile, a debate has emerged over whether Cristiano Ronaldo could realistically play at the 2030 World Cup at the age of 45. Both aging superstars continue to dominate football headlines.
England delivered a lackluster performance in a draw against Ghana, raising fresh concerns about Thomas Tuchel's squad selection and tactics. Tuchel admitted he saw the result coming and defended Jude Bellingham after a controversial incident involving Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz. The same selection problems that have plagued England continue to resurface under the German manager.