World Cup 2026 — Day 17
Wednesday, June 17 — Ronaldo's Opener! England vs Croatia Rematch! 5 Matches!
📅 June 17 Match Schedule (All Times ET)
🇦🇹 Austria vs Jordan 🇯🇴
12:00 AM ET · Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara CA
Austria (Arnautović, Sabitzer) face Asian Cup 2023 finalists Jordan. Austria are the Group J favorites alongside Argentina. Jordan surprised everyone reaching the Asian Cup final — can they do it again?
🇵🇹 Portugal vs DR Congo 🇨🇩
1:00 PM ET · NRG Stadium, Houston TX
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup opener! At 41 years old, this is widely expected to be CR7's final World Cup. He's looking to become the oldest scorer in World Cup history. Portugal (Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes) are heavy favorites against DR Congo. The entire world will be watching.
🏴 England vs Croatia 🇭🇷
4:00 PM ET · AT&T Stadium, Arlington TX
2018 World Cup semifinal rematch! Croatia stunned England 2-1 in Moscow. Now England (Bellingham, Saka, Rice, Kane) want revenge. Croatia (Modrić's farewell tournament at 40, Kovačić, Gvardiol) remain dangerous. One of the most anticipated group stage matches of the entire tournament.
🇬🇭 Ghana vs Panama 🇵🇦
7:00 PM ET · BMO Field, Toronto ON
Ghana return to the World Cup with a new generation looking to match the 2010 heroes. Panama, who made their first World Cup in 2018, are back for more. Both teams will see this as a must-win to have any hope of advancing from Group L behind England and Croatia.
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan vs Colombia 🇨🇴
10:00 PM ET · Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Colombia (Díaz, Rodríguez) return to the World Cup after missing 2022. They were Copa America 2024 finalists. Uzbekistan make their World Cup debut — a historic moment for Central Asian football. The atmosphere at the legendary Azteca will be electric.
🔥 Day 17 Key Storylines
🇵🇹 CR7's Last Dance?
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, opens what could be his final World Cup campaign. With 130+ international goals, can he add the only trophy missing from his collection? The world watches vs DR Congo.
🏴 England's Revenge
England still remember the heartbreak of the 2018 semifinal. Bellingham, Saka, and Rice weren't even established then. Now they lead a golden generation seeking redemption against Modrić's Croatia.
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan's History
Uzbekistan make their first-ever World Cup appearance! A nation of 35 million celebrates. Facing Colombia at the Azteca — one of football's most iconic venues — is a dream draw.
📊 Group J, K & L Preview
Group J
Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
- 🇦🇷 Argentina — Defending champs. Post-Messi
- 🇩🇿 Algeria — Desert Foxes. Mahrez
- 🇦🇹 Austria — Solid. Arnautović, Sabitzer
- 🇯🇴 Jordan — Asian Cup 2023 finalists
Group K
Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo, Uzbekistan
- 🇵🇹 Portugal — Ronaldo, B. Silva, Bruno F.
- 🇨🇴 Colombia — Copa Am. finalists. Díaz
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo — Underdogs with pace
- 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan — First WC ever! 🎉
Group L
England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
- 🏴 England — Bellingham, Saka, Kane
- 🇭🇷 Croatia — Modrić farewell. WC pedigree
- 🇬🇭 Ghana — New generation. Exciting
- 🇵🇦 Panama — Back for 2nd WC
📺 How to Watch Day 17 Live
🇺🇸 USA (English)
FOX, FS1
Free with antenna
🇺🇸 USA (Spanish)
Telemundo, Universo
Peacock streaming
🌐 Streaming
Fubo, Peacock, FIFA+
Free trial available
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🪙 World Cup Fan Tokens & Crypto
Ronaldo's Portugal opener is driving massive interest in football fan tokens. Here's how to trade them:
Portugal Fan Token ($POR)
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Trade on Binance →England Fan Token ($ENG)
England vs Croatia will drive huge volume. Fan tokens often surge before big matches.
Trade on Binance →📋 World Cup 2026 Results So Far
| Date | Match | Group | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11 | Mexico vs South Africa | A | 2-0 🇲🇽 |
| June 11 | South Korea vs Czechia | A | FT |
| June 12 | Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | B | 1-1 |
| June 12 | USA vs Paraguay | D | 4-1 🇺🇸 |
| June 13 | Qatar vs Switzerland | B | FT |
| June 13 | Brazil vs Morocco | C | FT |
| June 13 | Haiti vs Scotland | C | FT |
| June 14 | Germany vs Curaçao | E | Check live → |
| June 14 | Netherlands vs Japan | F | Check live → |
| June 15 | Spain vs Cape Verde | H | Upcoming → |
| June 16 | France vs Senegal | I | Upcoming → |
Results updated after each match. Visit full standings for all groups.
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