Cristiano Ronaldo announced himself on this World Cup stage with two goals for Portugal, while England were frustrated by Ghana and Croatia beat Panama.

England were forced to settle for a share of the points at the top of Group L as an exceptional defensive display from Ghana earned themselves an impressive 0-0 draw in Foxborough, Mass. This was certainly not the free-flowing England that had dominated Croatia in the opener but such a performance was always going to be a great deal tougher against a Ghana side who dared them to break down a low block without leaving the back door open for the sort of dangerous counters that came at the death.

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Vinícius Júnior scored two goals, Matheus Cunha also scored and five-time World Cup champion Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 to advance the knockout round.

Cristiano Ronaldo snapped out of his goal scoring slump to lead Portugal to a win, while Ghana held Harry Kane and England and Colombia rallied to beat Congo.