The 2026 FIFA Mens World Cup continues Tuesday as Groups K and L enter their second match day following an action-packed opening round. England and Ghana are riding high with three points, looking to secure a spot in the round of 32, while Portugal and DR Congo sit closely behind Colombia with one point each following their opening-day draw. Meanwhile, Panama, Croatia and Uzbekistan are fighting to pick up their first points of the tournament to keep their World Cup dreams alive. Portugal and Uzbekistan open the slate in Houston, where Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. look to secure their first victory over a tournament debut side. Attention then turns to Boston as England faces Ghana in a highly anticipated battle between opening-day winners to determine which team takes sole control of Group L. The third match takes us to Toronto Stadium, where Croatia and Panama clash in a must-win fixture, as both sides look to rebound from their opening defeats. Finally, the nightcap features Colombia and DR Congo meeting in Guadalajara, with Los Cafeteros aiming to maintain their perfect start against an African side that split points with Portugal in its opener. When: Tuesday, June 23, 1 p.m. ET Where: Houston TV: FOX Stream: Watch three days free on FOX One There's a lot at stake as Portugal takes on Uzbekistan on Tuesday at Houston Stadium, with the Seleo eager to capture their first three points of the tournament. Portugal enters this match after being held to a frustrating 1-1 draw against DR Congo in its opener. Roberto Martnez's side controlled possession but lacked efficiency in the final third, a narrative it will be desperate to flip in Texas. For Uzbekistan, the task is clear after a 3-1 opening-day defeat to Colombia. Despite an equalizing goal from the World Cup debutants, defensive lapses later in the match proved costly. The Asian side faces another monumental uphill battle against a motivated Portugal squad. Portugal enters this game as a heavy favorite, but it cannot afford complacency. Both teams will look to dictate the tempo early, but Portugal's elite squad depth and tournament pedigree should give it the upper hand if it can unlock Uzbekistan's low defensive block. Player to Watch The legendary frontman remains the focal point of Portugal's attack, as he competes in his historic sixth World Cup. After a quiet opening match against DR Congo, Ronaldo arrives in Houston highly motivated to open his 2026 scoring account. His unparalleled movement, aerial dominance and lethal finishing precision inside the box will be Portugal's primary weapon to dismantle Uzbekistan's rigid defensive line. When: Tuesday, June 23, 4 p.m. ET Where: Boston TV: FOX Stream: Watch three days free on FOX One A massive clash awaits in Boston as England takes on Ghana on Tuesday, with both teams tied atop Group L with three points each. The winner of this blockbuster matchup will put one foot firmly into the round of 32. England enters this match in spectacular attacking form, following a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia. The Three Lions showcased their offensive firepower, tearing apart the Croatian defense with fluid transitions and devastating efficiency. Gareth Southgate's side looks dangerous, but it will need to tighten things up defensively after conceding two goals in its opener. Ghana, meanwhile, is full of confidence after securing a dramatic 1-0 victory against Panama. The Black Stars withstood their opponents for more than 90 minutes before netting a spectacular stoppage-time winner to snatch all three points. While England enters as the betting favorite, Ghana's physical presence and tactical discipline make for a dangerous opponent. Expect a high-intensity midfield battle where England's world-class depth will look to wear down Ghana. Player to Watch England's captain remains the clinical heartbeat of the Three Lions' frontline. After leading the line and scoring twice in the 4-2 win over Croatia, Kane brings his elite finishing to Boston. His ability to drop deep, link up play and punish any defensive errors makes him the ultimate threat to Ghana's backline. When: Tuesday, June 23, 7 p.m. ET Where: Toronto TV: FOX Stream: Watch three days free on FOX One Following a tough opening round of fixtures in Group L, Panama and Croatia meet at Toronto Stadium for a crucial Tuesday afternoon clash. With both sides sitting on zero points, the loser faces near-certain elimination from the tournament. Panama defended heroically for 90 minutes before a heartbreaking stoppage-time lapse resulted in a 1-0 defeat to Ghana. If the Central American side can replicate that defensive grit while generating more spark in the final third, it could capture its first-ever victory at a World Cup. Croatia enters on the heels of a bruising 4-2 defeat at the hands of England. Despite getting on the scoresheet twice, the veteran European side was exposed in transition. Led by its experienced midfield, Croatia knows it must immediately flush the loss and tighten its defensive structure to keep its knockout dreams alive. Croatia presents a significant challenge for Panama, but with both teams' tournament lives hanging in the balance, expect a highly emotional and physical battle where a single mistake could decide which team stays in the hunt. Player to Watch The timeless maestro continues to pull the strings for Croatia in what is set to be his final World Cup chapter. Following the opening-day setback against England, Modri's veteran leadership, elite vision and exceptional ability to dictate the tempo will be vital. Look for him to control the pace in the midfield to unlock Panama's defensive shape. When: Tuesday, June 23, 10 p.m. ET Where: Guadalajara TV: FS1 Stream: Watch three days free on FOX One Colombia looks to lock up a spot in the knockout stage on Tuesday night when it faces DR Congo at Guadalajara Stadium. Colombia showcased its tournament ambitions with a commanding 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in its opener. The South American side was clinical in transition, unleashing world-class scoring options to comfortably claim all three points and take control of Group K. DR Congo enters this match riding a wave of momentum after pulling off a stunning 1-1 draw against heavy favorites Portugal. The Congolese side frustrated the European giants, and it hopes for a similar result against a South American powerhouse in Colombia. Colombia will enter the nightcap as favorites, but DR Congo has already proven it can go toe-to-toe with the world's best. In order to pull off another upset, the African nation will likely need a flawless defensive display to slow down Colombia's attack. Player to Watch The explosive Liverpool winger remains the electric focal point of Colombia's star-studded attack. Following a brilliant performance in the opener against Uzbekistan that saw the Bayern Munich winger score and provide an assist for Daniel Muoz's volleyat Mexico City Stadium, Daz arrives in Guadalajara in peak form. His ability to beat defenders one-on-one and create moments of magic out of nothing will be Colombia's ultimate weapon to break down a stubborn DR Congo defense.

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ST. LOUIS (AP) Rookies JJ Wetherholt and Nathan Church each had two hits, sparking the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. Andre Pallante (9-4) allowed six hits and one run in six innings to secure the victory.Pallante has earned wins in his last four starts and has given up two runs or less in five of his last six outings. St. Louis has won all five of those games.Riley O'Brien, the fifth Cardinals pitcher, notched his 19th save in 23 opportunities by working the ninth.Merrill Kelly (5-7) pitched six innings, giving up three runs on seven hits. Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll each had two hits for Arizona.St. Louis took a 1-0 lead in the third on a one-out infield single by Alec Burleson that drove in Church.The Cardinals extended their lead to 3-0 with a two-run fourth. Blaze Jordans sacrifice fly to deep center scored Jimmy Croocks. Church followed with a run-scoring single to shallow center, driving in Masyn Winn.Former Cardinal Nolan Arenado made his first appearance in St. Louis since he was traded in January. Arenado played five seasons with the Cardinals. Many fans gave him a standing ovation before his first at-bat in the second and then he singled to left.Arenado drove in a run with a sixth-inning groundout, cutting St. Louis' lead to 3-1.The second Diamondbacks run came on a 440-foot homer to center by Tommy Troy in seventh off reliever Ryne Stanek, who was making his 500th career appearance. Stanek is one of 13 active pitchers with 500 games.Up nextArizona LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (6-2,2.45) faces RHP Kyle Leahy (5-4, 4.63) in the second of the four-game series. ___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

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Millions of Britons will be hit with an urgent licence fee warning during the BBC's coverage of England vs Ghana tonight. The BBC is deploying on-screen QR codes during the match at Boston Stadium - with as many as 15 million viewers set to tune in. Commentators will also reference the payment requirement during their pre-match coverage.This approach has already been tested across seven previous World Cup fixtures following a successful pilot at the FA Cup final.A TV Licensing spokesman said: "We regularly test new ways of supporting people to get and stay correctly licensed."The corporation is taking an increasingly forceful stance to try and coax Britons back into paying up.BBC figures reveal that 80 per cent of households currently pay, even though 94 per cent access its services monthly.Senior executives view the tournament as a prime chance to reach occasional viewers who may be unaware that watching any live broadcast requires a valid licence.A BBC insider described the reminders as a "very soft" nudge.They told The Times: "We are expecting a very broad audience to be watching the football and there will be a small section who don't often come to the BBC."Pat Younge, a former BBC executive who founded the British Broadcasting Challenge campaign group, anticipates the broadcaster will roll out similar prompts around its most popular programmes as financial pressures mount."It's no surprise that it wants to remind so-called 'BBC lite' viewers that they should be paying to watch," he said. BBC - READ THE LATEST HEADLINES:Gary Lineker takes swipe at BBC over having set in England emphasising ITV backdrop 'is real'Gary Lineker to make guest appearance with ITV following axing from BBC after antisemitism rowGorka Marquez in tears as Gemma Atkinson shares message from daughter following BBC Strictly exit"And it simultaneously reminds those people who do pay what it is that they are getting for their money."The corporation has launched several marketing initiatives including "A BBC for All of Us" and "This is Our BBC" in a bid to drum up support for the under-fire broadcaster.A new campaign is in development featuring Romesh Ranganathan, Claudia Winkleman and Clive Myrie in a parody of Monty Python's famous "What have the Romans ever done for us" sketch.The BBC is grappling with a widening gap between viewership and revenue, compounded by rising inflation.The broadcaster announced last week that it would eliminate 550 jobs, with an additional 1,500 roles set to go as part of efforts to achieve 500million in savings over the coming two years.Charter renewal discussions have seen the Government open the door to broadening the licence fee's reach to encompass streaming platforms including Amazon Prime, Netflix and ITVX.BBC sources suggest such an expansion would need to be accompanied by stronger enforcement measures.The corporation maintains that higher payment rates would ultimately enable it to reduce costs for all households.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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A powerful wind gust sent a metal cabana frame crashing into a crowded pool area at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday evening, injuring five people.The incident unfolded at the DAER Club, a rooftop entertainment venue at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, according to reports.Strong winds struck an outdoor section of the venue, causing the structure to partially collapse.DISNEY WORLD GUESTS SHAKEN AS RARE EARTHQUAKE NEAR CUBA JOLTS FLORIDAFive people were transported to Memorial Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, reports noted.Videos shared online showed guests and employees rushing to help those trapped beneath the fallen structure, with several people lifting sections of the metal frame before first responders arrived.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERThe cabana frame was lifted by strong winds before crashing into an area occupied by guests near the resort's pool deck.Fox News Digital reached out to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for comment.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZOne bystander who recorded the aftermath said he had been standing near the area moments before the incident occurred.In a social media post, the witness said he walked away shortly before the structure came down, and later described feeling shocked by how narrowly he avoided being caught underneath it.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES"I am still in shock. I keep thinking that I was supposed to be standing there, but for some reason I moved away at the last moment," the user wrote.Fox News Digital previously reported on another weather-related accident in which a New Jersey lifeguard was impaled by a beach umbrella that became airborne during windy conditions.The incident occurred at Asbury Park's 3rd Avenue Beach in June 2025. First responders found the woman conscious and alert after an umbrella stake pierced her shoulder.Fire officials later said the lifeguard remained awake throughout the ordeal and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.The incident prompted renewed warnings about securing outdoor equipment during windy conditions, particularly at beaches and other open-air recreation areas.Stepheny Price of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.

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