Colombia, Portugal face debutants Uzbekistan, Congo DR
All the anticipation gives way to the nerves and excitement of opening-day matches in Groups L and K, where England's game with Croatia brings together two heavyweights with undefeated European qualifying records, who also met in the Russia 2018 semi-finals.
The Group L focus switches from Dallas to Toronto when , impressive in their CAF qualification group, test out their credentials against a side making just their second appearance in the global showpiece.
Group K will spotlight two more intriguing contests. open their first tournament in 52 years in Houston against – and a true World Cup perennial in Cristiano Ronaldo – while Mexico City will witness the tournament bow of . The AFC team, led by 2006 World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro, face highly talented South American opposition in the shape of .
Wednesday, 17 June | 15:00 | Dallas Stadium
Wednesday, 17 June | 19:00 | Toronto Stadium
Wednesday, 17 June | 12:00 | Houston Stadium
Wednesday, 17 June | 20:00 | Mexico City Stadium
Sources: FIFA Official
