June 17, 2026; Houston, Texas, U.S.; Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and DR Congo's Chancel Mbemba react. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn ImagesTuesday at the 2026 FIFA World Cup offers up a pair of matches in Group K.One match could see a team book a spot in the Round of 32. The other match could see a team eliminated.Colombia has a chance to clinch a spot in the Round of 32 against DR Congo, and could also win the group depending on the result between Portugal and Uzbekistan. For Uzbekistan, elimination is possible depending on how they fair against Cristiano Ronaldo and company.Here are the scenarios in Group K heading into the second set of matches in group play.Update: Following Portugals 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan is on the brink of elimination. A win by DR Congo against Colombia later tonight would eliminate Uzbekistan. Update (Wednesday morning): Colombias 1-0 win over DR Congo clinched a spot in the knockout round for Colombia. What are the standings in Group K?Here are the standings following the matches played on June 23:TeamWDLGFGAGDPointsColombia20041+36Portugal11061+54DR Congo01112-11Uzbekistan00218-70What are the next matches in Group K?Here are the four remaining matches in Group K, starting with the pair set for Tuesday, June 23. All times listed are Eastern.Tuesday, June 23Portugal 5, Uzbekistan 0Colombia 1, DR Congo 0Saturday, June 27Colombia vs. Portugal, 7:30 p.m.DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan, 7:30 p.m.What are the scenarios in Group K?Here are the scenarios in Group K, ahead of the second set of matches.ColombiaColombia can guarantee a spot in the Round of 32 as one of the top two teams in Group K with a win against DR Congo. They will clinch a spot in the Round of 32 as the winners of Group K if they beat DR Congo, and Portugal loses or draws against Uzbekistan. If Portugal wins against Uzbekistan, they would move to four points, with Colombia on six points. That would give Portugal a chance to win Group K in the final set of matches with a win over Colombia. UzbekistanUzbekistan will be eliminated from knockout round contention with a loss to Portugal, and a DR Congo win against Colombia.DR Congo and PortugalWith a point from the first matches, both these teams cannot be eliminated on Tuesday. However, neither can book a spot in the Round of 32.What about tiebreakers in Group K?Here is how tiebreakers work at the World Cup this year. If two or more teams in the same group are equal on points following the group stage, a three-step process will be followed to determine tiebreakers.In the first step, the greatest number of points in the group matches between the tied teams will be applied. Then, the superior goal difference from the group matches between the tied teams will be applied, and finally, the greatest number of goals scored in all group matches between the tied teams will be applied.If that cannot determine a tiebreaker, then the teams that are still equal will advance to step two. In this stage, the first step is the goal difference in all group matches, then the greatest number of goals in all group matches, and finally the highest team conduct score (relating to yellow and red cards) will be applied.If that does not break the tie, then the teams still equal on points will be ranked according to the most recent FIFA World Rankings.That first step, which reads greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned according to FIFA, effectively turns into a head-to-head tiebreaker in the case of ties between two teams.Ahead of the second matches in Group K, the tiebreakers are not a factor. Well revisit this section as needed.

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An image capturing England's Jude Bellingham with his hand over his mouth whilst speaking to Ghana's Jordan Ayew has sparked debate following the Three Lions' goalless World Cup encounter in Boston on Tuesday.The photograph raised immediate questions given Fifa's newly implemented regulation for this tournament, which permits officials to dismiss players who conceal their mouths during exchanges with opponents.Fifa president Gianni Infantino pushed for this rule change after Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni received a six-match suspension from Uefa for directing homophobic abuse at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr in a Champions League fixture back in February.The regulation has already been enforced, with Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron becoming its first recipient when VAR recommended his dismissal during his side's match against Turkey at the weekend.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayBellingham appeared to commit the same offence, but the crucial distinction lies in the nature of the exchange between the two players.Fifa's head of referees, Pierluigi Collina, outlined the parameters clearly before the tournament began.He said: "Players can continue to cover their mouth with an arm and the shirt because they may chat with friends."It's normal to a chat before, during or after the match.LATEST SPORTS NEWSEngland star appears to snub Thomas Partey handshake before Ghana World Cup clashAlan Shearer labels England's draw with Ghana 'a reality check' after poor World Cup performanceRobert Snodgrass identifies Brazil weak link as Scotland plot World Cup upset"So if the conversation is a friendly conversation, they can continue to do it without any problem."When the conversation is confrontational, covering the mouth means that you are doing something very wrong, potentially, and the sanction is the red card."Almiron's situation presented an entirely different set of circumstances.The incident occurred amid a confrontation that erupted after Paraguay's Isidro Pitta went down, saying there was a late tackle from Turkey's Ismail Yuksek.Players from both nations became involved in pushing and shoving.Although Almiron and Turkey's Mert Muldur were not directly involved in the physical altercation, the Paraguayan winger covered his mouth while speaking to his opponent during this volatile moment.Infantino defended the decision when speaking to SNTV on Tuesday, explaining that a red card is the only outcome.The Fifa president said: "This thing about covering the mouth is for us a very, very important rule."It's about respect. It's about the example that we should give. "If you have nothing to hide, you don't cover your mouth when you speak to somebody. The rules have been made very clear to everyone."Almiron now faces a one-match suspension, ruling him out of his country's final group stage fixture against Australia - a match where both sides will likely need at least a point to progress to the knockout rounds.Win two tickets to a FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final. ExpressVPN are giving one lucky Friend or Member the chance to experience football's biggest tournament live, with flights and accommodation covered by GB News. Entries close 30 June. ENTER HERE.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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