Portugal routs Uzbekistan as World Cup group play continues
The second round of the group stage at the 2026 World Cup ended overnight, between Tuesday and Wednesday, with four matches played. The biggest result came from Portugal, which cruised to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan.
England struggled again, settling for a 0-0 draw with Ghana. Later games on the schedule were Croatia against Panama and Colombia against the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The article also highlights Croatia's 1-0 win over Panama, presented as part of the night's match roundup. It frames the Portugal performance as the standout of the evening, with the wider focus on the second group-stage round across multiple fixtures.
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