Colombia v DR Congo: World Cup 2026 – live

The Guardian UK Wednesday 24 June 2026, 01:44 UTC By Martin Pegan (now) and Jo Khan (earlier) 1 min read

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⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/12pm AEST/3am BST/10pm EDT⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail MartinToday’s other game was the Group I clash between England and Ghana. Thomas Tuchel’s team got a stern reality check from a dogged Ghanaian side who were happy to sit back and defend.

⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/12pm AEST/3am BST/10pm EDT
⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Martin

Today’s other game was the Group I clash between England and Ghana. Thomas Tuchel’s team got a stern reality check from a dogged Ghanaian side who were happy to sit back and defend.

David Hytner was at Boston Stadium:

England’s idea was to maintain the momentum they had generated in the 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening Group L tie but there was no surge here. Only stodge. England laboured to create against an ultra-defensive Ghana team, their only pulse-quickening moments coming towards the very end.

Colombia (LOCATION) World Cup 2026 (EVENT) Group (ORG) England (LOCATION) Ghana (LOCATION) Thomas Tuchel’s (PERSON) Ghanaian (ORG) David Hytner (PERSON) Boston Stadium: (LOCATION) Croatia (LOCATION) Group L (ORG)

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