2026 World Cup: Matchday 13º games and predictions
The thirteenth day of the competition:
The thirteenth day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup featured four matches that brought together different styles and high levels of competitiveness
Between a dominant win, balanced draws, and narrow victories, the teams continued their quest for a place in the decisive stage of the tournament.
Portugal 5 x 0 Uzbekistan:
Houston, USA – 12:00 PM (local time)
Portugal confirmed its status as favorite with a dominant performance. With greater possession, attacking intensity, and efficient finishing, the team secured an impressive 5-0 victory.
Uzbekistan tried to maintain defensive organization and explore counterattacks but struggled against Portuguese superiority.
How it went:
Portugal controlled the match from start to finish, created numerous chances, and turned its attacking dominance into a convincing win.
England 0 x 0 Ghana:
Boston, USA – 4:00 PM (local time)
England and Ghana played out a balanced and highly competitive match. England enjoyed more possession, while Ghana responded with speed and tactical discipline.
How it went:
Both teams created opportunities, but the defensive systems prevailed, resulting in a scoreless draw after 90 minutes.
Panama 0 x 1 Croatia:
Toronto, Canada – 7:00 PM (local time)
Croatia secured an important 1-0 victory. With greater midfield control and quality ball circulation, the Croatians created the best chances of the game.
How it went:
Panama showed defensive resilience and collective commitment, but Croatia capitalized on a decisive opportunity to claim the win.
Colombia 1 x 0 Democratic Republic of the Congo:
Guadalajara, Mexico – 8:00 PM (local time)
Colombia won 1-0 in a balanced and intense encounter. The South American side used its technique and creativity to overcome the strong Congolese defense.
How it went:
After a match marked by physical and tactical battles, Colombia found the winning goal and secured three valuable points.
End of the day:
The thirteenth day presented different scenarios: Portugal cruised to a big win, England and Ghana shared the points in a goalless draw, while Croatia and Colombia earned narrow victories. The results highlighted the importance of attacking efficiency and defensive consistency in the tournament.
