Portugal drew their opener 1-1 with DR Congo — João Neves' sixth-minute goal proving to be their only shot on target in the game, with Yoane Wissa's equaliser leaving the European giants frustrated. It was a performance that raised uncomfortable questions. Ronaldo has, typically, been the topic of much discussion — none of his three shots managed to hit the target. The 41-year-old has now failed to score in each of his last 10 major tournament appearances.

Three points here would restore order to Portugal's campaign and keep a last-16 place firmly in their own hands. Anything less and the pressure ahead of a final group game against Colombia — already at the top of Group K on three points — becomes enormous.

Uzbekistan, making their World Cup debut, lost 3-1 to Colombia in their opening match, though they did make things competitive for long periods. Abbosbek Fayzullaev scored Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup goal, while Eldor Shomurodov — with 44 international goals — leads their attack. Rúben Dias is back in contention after recovering from the knock that kept him out of Portugal's opener and should add experience to the lineup. Francisco Conceição could well be another new face in the starting XI after showing drive from the bench last time out.

Predicted Portugal lineup (4-2-3-1): Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Veiga, Mendes; Vitinha, Neves; Conceição, Fernandes, Neto; Ronaldo. Predicted Uzbekistan lineup (3-4-3): Yusupov; Khusanov, Abdullaev, Ashurmatov; Karimov, Mozgovoy, Shukurov, Nasrullaev; Fayzullaev, Shomurodov, Urunov.

The standout match of the day. Both England and Ghana arrive at Gillette Stadium with three points from their opening group fixtures — England from a 4-2 demolition of Croatia, Ghana from a tight 1-0 victory over Panama. A win for either side would secure their place in the last 32 with a match to spare.

England's 4-2 win over Croatia was emphatic, with Kane, Bellingham and Marcus Rashford all finding the net. A mammoth 20 shots inside the penalty area represented a new World Cup record. Thomas Tuchel, whose defensive setup kept nine clean sheets in his first ten games in charge, now faces a sterner test. Jude Bellingham could make his 50th appearance for England in this match — aged 22 years and 359 days, he would be the youngest player in history to reach that milestone for the men's national team.

Ghana, under the experienced Carlos Queiroz, beat Panama 1-0 in a performance that was efficient rather than spectacular. Queiroz's track record of building disciplined, compact shapes at international level means England will not find this a routine afternoon, despite the odds. Ghana's standout midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi proved his value in the opener with a 95th-minute match-winner — his defensive work off the ball will be put to the ultimate test against England's midfield engine.

Concerns lingered over Bukayo Saka (Achilles), Rashford (hamstring) and Declan Rice (hamstring) after England's win over Croatia, but after all three trained on Monday, they are anticipated to be available. Predicted England lineup: Pickford; James, Konsa/Guehi, Stones, O'Reilly; Rice, Anderson; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane. Predicted Ghana lineup: Ati-Zigi; Senaya, Opoku, Adjetey, Mensah; Owusu, Yirenkyi; Semenyo, Nuamah, Sulemana; Ayew.

The most desperate match of the day. Both sides reeling from opening defeats meet at BMO Field in a game that already feels close to must-win. Panama lost 1-0 to Ghana — undone by a stoppage-time goal after a strong showing — while Croatia, despite scoring through Martin Baturina and Petar Musa, were beaten 4-2 by England in a result that exposed real defensive problems. The loser here faces a group exit barring an extraordinary swing in goal difference on Matchday 3.

Croatia's biggest concern heading into this fixture is their defensive vulnerability — conceding four goals to England exposed a back line that Panama will be very aware of. Luka Modrić's role is also under scrutiny — whether the 40-year-old is better served starting or coming off the bench, especially after his costly foul in the box led to England's first goal via a Harry Kane penalty.

Panama dominated possession against Ghana and set new national records for their play on the ball, but a familiar lack of cutting edge in the final third cost them a historic first-ever point at the finals. This is the first competitive meeting between Panama and Croatia in international football — no head-to-head history exists between them.

Predicted Croatia lineup: Livakovic; Stanišić, Sutalo, Gvardiol, Perišić; Modrić, Kovačić; Baturina, Sucić, Kramarić; Musa. Predicted Panama lineup: Mosquera; Ramos, Andrade, Córdoba, Murillo; Barcenas, Carrasquilla, Harvey; Rodriguez, Waterman, Martinez.