Tuesday's second round of World Cup group fixtures saw England held to a goalless draw by Ghana, while other matches produced notable moments including a spat between Jude Bellingham and Ghana's coaching staff, Cristiano Ronaldo's record-breaking brace, and confirmation that US President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy.
England Frustrated by Ghana
England failed to break down Ghana in a tense 0-0 draw, leaving their qualification hopes in the balance. The match was marred by a heated exchange at half-time between England midfielder Jude Bellingham and former Manchester United assistant coach Carlos Queiroz, now part of Ghana's backroom staff. Bellingham, who was named Superior Player of the Match, showed his frustration during the award ceremony, stating he did not deserve the accolade and believed a Ghanaian player should have won it.
Tuchel Deflects Spence Question
England manager Thomas Tuchel refused to answer a question about Djed Spence's decision not to shake hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey after the match. The German coach blocked the query during his post-match press conference, declining to comment on the incident.
Croatia Advances, Panama Eliminated
In the other Group L fixture, Croatia edged past Panama 1-0, eliminating the Central American side. Luka Modric earned his 200th international cap in the match, a milestone for the veteran midfielder.
Ronaldo Makes History, Snubs Messi Question
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 demolition of Uzbekistan, becoming the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments. However, the Portuguese star caused controversy after the match by refusing to answer a reporter's question about Lionel Messi, walking away from the interview.
Colombia Through to Knockouts
Colombia secured their place in the knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo. Crystal Palace's Daniel Munoz scored the only goal, putting Colombia in a strong position ahead of their final group match against Portugal.
Deschamps Misses France Match
France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his team's match against Norway after the tragic death of his mother. He has returned to his homeland to be with family.
Infantino Defends Hydration Breaks, Trump to Present Trophy
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the use of hydration breaks during matches and suggested they could be considered for future tournaments. He also confirmed that US President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy to the winners. Infantino stated, "We will be together with the president enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of course together."
