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Toronto Stadium took its second bow on the world stage tonight, delivering a vibrant atmosphere on the shores of Lake Ontario as Ghana and Panama battled through a tense, tactical opening half in Group L. With England already victorious in Dallas, both nations entered the match acutely aware that dropping points would leave their knockout-stage hopes under pressure. Panama, currently ranked 34th in the FIFA World Rankings, started with immense purpose. They dominated the open

England made a winning start to their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas. A brace from captain Harry Kane and second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford secured all three points for Thomas Tuchel’s side. The result leaves England on the verge of qualification for the knockout stages. Croatia Peg England Back in the First Half England started the game as favourites to finish top of Group L and took the lead from the penalty spot after

Portugal failed to deliver as they were held to a draw by DR Congo, who earned their first-ever World Cup point to produce yet another shock result at this tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo was unable to replicate anything close to what his rival Lionel Messi achieved the previous night, with the Portuguese legend failing to score on his record-equalling sixth World Cup appearance while becoming the oldest player ever to feature in the competition. Roberto Martínez’s side were po