World Cup Day 13: Portugal and Cristiano Will Ronaldo perform better against Uzbekistan?

The second round of the group stage is almost over. Tuesday will be the final game of match day 2 before the competition intensifies on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know for Day 13 of the World Cup. Portugal vs. Uzbekistan Tuesday, June 23 | 7 p.m. local time | Houston | Live broadcast: Fox Odds: Portugal (-525), Uzbekistan (+1250), Draw (+600) Portugal needed to improve against Uzbekistan after their World Cup opener with DR Congo after João Neves gave Portugal the lead in the sixth minute. A goal from Yoane Wissa gave DR Congo an equalizer late in the first half. And with Portugal's attack unable to do anything in the second half, 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to play as a starter again. And the pressure to score has increased after Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane all performed well in the tournament. Uzbekistan can fight fiercely and manager Fabio Cannavaro may have an idea from Portugal's problems against DR Congo. England vs. Ghana Tuesday, June 23 | 10:00 p.m. local time | Foxborough, Massachusetts | Live broadcast: Fox Odds: England (-450), Ghana (+1200), Draw (+550) England can claim victory in Group L if they win after beating Croatia in their opening match. While Ghana beat Panama England's defense was destroyed by Croatia in the first half. But the offense showed why it is one of the best teams in the world in the second half. Especially when Jude Bellingham scored after the start of the second half. Ghana will have Thomas Partey back on the field for this game after missing the first match. Partey, a defender who previously played for Arsenal and is currently with Villarreal Unable to enter Canada due to rape allegations he is facing in England With Partey likely to be in the defence. The offensive goal is to get Manchester City's Anthony Semenyo more involved in the attack. Panama vs. Croatia Tuesday, June 23 | 7 p.m. local time | Toronto | Live broadcast: Fox Odds: Croatia (-190), Panama (+525), Draw (+300) Croatia's senior players' struggles began in earnest after losing to England by 2 goals. Croatia needs 4 points against Panama and Ghana in their next 2 games to have a good chance of advancing to the knockout round. They may have had a chance to win by up to 6 points. Luka Modric, 40, was substituted in the 58th minute for Mateo. Kovacic plays Modric should have a more manageable role in controlling the middle of the field against Panama. Panama is the oldest in the tournament. The average age is 30 years, while in Croatia the average lifespan is only 28 years. Colombia vs. DR Congo Tuesday, June 23 | 10:00 p.m. local time | Guadalajara, Mexico | Live broadcast channel: FS1 Odds: Colombia (-185), DR Congo (+525), Draw (+290) Colombia can book a place in the round of 32 if they win, while DR Congo will almost certainly advance to the knockout stages for the first time in their history. Colombia completed 200 more passes than Uzbekistan and will look to repeat this feat against a DR Congo side who were content to let Portugal pass the ball around their pitch. Diaz had an assist and a goal in his first match. He is the player who plays the most important role in Colombia's attack. If you are looking to bet on this game, the under -160 seems like a good option. More than 2 goals have been scored just once in DR Congo's last 9 games. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Mundial 2026](https://azkalsgoal.com/fil/news/muling-nabigyan-ng-pag-asa-trevoh-chalobah-panibagong-lakas-ng-england-sa-world-cup-2026) 2. [Mundial 2026](https://azkalsgoal.com/fil/news/messi-pinaka-maraming-gol-sa-kasaysayan-ng-world-cup-dalawang-sunod-na-mvp-nanghinayang-sa-maling-penalty)