(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
FIFA World Cup 2026: Portugal, England and Others Set for Opening Matches
Published June 17, 2026
The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues on Wednesday with several teams beginning their tournament campaigns in a busy day of international football.
One of the day’s most anticipated fixtures will see Portugal face the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo expected to lead the Portuguese side as they aim for a strong start in the competition.
Another headline match features England taking on Croatia in a clash between two experienced European teams. Both sides will be looking to secure valuable points in their opening group-stage encounter.
Elsewhere, Ghana will meet Panama in a match that could have an important impact on the group standings.
World Cup debutants Uzbekistan are also set to begin their campaign against Colombia, marking a historic moment for the Central Asian nation on football’s biggest stage.
Fans around the world will be watching closely as the tournament continues with a series of high-profile matches and exciting international rivalries.
