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Five Golfers Most Likely to Win Multiple Majors in 2026 | Deadspin.com Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy holds the Masters championship trophy during the green jacket ceremony after the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Scottie Scheffler is the most recent to figure out the recipe. Xander Schauffele solved the riddle one year earlier.Winning a major title, along with the glory and emotion that comes with it, seems like the impossible dream. Winning more than one in a career seems like fantasy.The reality is that the list of multiple major winners is not all that short and the list of those who have won multiple in the same season is longer than it might seem.Scheffler won the PGA Championship and the Open Championship last year. Schauffele took the same titles in 2024.Starting in 2000, when Tiger Woods roared off with the final three majors of the season at the U.S. Open, the Open Championship and the PGA Championship, the multiple-major haul has happened a hefty 10 times.Woods is the only one of those to pull off the triple, and when he won the Masters Tournament the following year, he invented the Tiger Slam: Four consecutive majors in overlapping seasons.Woods also pulled off two in one season in 2002, 2005 and 2006. Since then, the double has been accomplished by Ireland’s Padraig Harrington (2008), Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy (2014), Jordan Spieth (2015) and Brooks Koepka (2018) before Schauffele and Scheffler did it.Here are the five most likely options to go double major in 2026:RORY McILROYAfter winning the first major of the year, McIlroy appears to have the best chance to win multiples, especially after doing it once already. But the last time the Masters winner had two in the same season was Spieth in 2015. Before that, it was Woods in 2005 and 2002. The Open Championship is at Royal Birkdale and the last time it was there in 2017, McIlroy finished in a tie for fourth when Spieth won. His best round at the Masters was a 67 in the final round, showing his nerves are steady.SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler tees off on the ninth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images Horse racing has its famed closers from Silky Sullivan back in the day to Zenyatta in more recent times. Scheffler seems to be taking on that personality in 2026, matching mediocre early rounds with red-hot later ones and rallying into contention at events like Phoenix, Pebble Beach and the Masters. With just three majors remaining, perhaps Scheffler picks up the pace down the stretch to pull off a double by the time the Open Championship has its trophy ceremony in July.COLLIN MORIKAWA Mar 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Collin Morikawa plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images A current back injury and a major drought that extends back to 2021 does not scream threat, much less a double one, except that Morikawa’s strength is only better this year. Always a stellar iron player, Morikawa is best on the PGA Tour in strokes gained on approach shots to the green. Steady improvement in his weakness — putting — could have him back in major wonderland. And that back injury? Morikawa managed to finish T7 at the Masters by keeping his swing steady. He said the memorable result shows the power of “the mind.”VIKTOR HOVLANDWith talent that suggests multiple majors are coming, Hovland remains in search of the first one. Once he knocks down the door, the trophies might start piling up fast. Hovland has a top-10 in each of the four majors since 2022. When considering the three majors remaining, Hovland has a top-four finish or better in each over the previous four seasons. If that U.S. Open rough seems like it would be an issue, Hovland was third last year. His T18 finish at last week’s Masters actually shortened his PGA Championship odds.CAMERON YOUNG Apr 11, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Cameron Young chips onto the sixth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The 28-year-old didn’t land his first victory on the PGA Tour until last year then went 3-1-0 at the Ryder Cup for the U.S. He picked up his second victory this season and it came at The Players Championship no less. Young brought McIlroy back to the pack at the Masters with a 7-under 65 in the third round. He even had a two-shot lead on Sunday before fading. Like Hovland, Young has a top-10 in all four majors since 2022. At 19th in the world when the season started, Young is now third and well on his way. #Golfers #Win #Multiple #Majors #Deadspin.com

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Five Golfers Most Likely to Win Multiple Majors in 2026 | Deadspin.com Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy holds the Masters championship trophy during the green jacket ceremony after the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Scottie Scheffler is the most recent to figure out the recipe. Xander Schauffele solved the riddle one year earlier.Winning a major title, along with the glory and emotion that comes with it, seems like the impossible dream. Winning more than one in a career seems like fantasy.The reality is that the list of multiple major winners is not all that short and the list of those who have won multiple in the same season is longer than it might seem.Scheffler won the PGA Championship and the Open Championship last year. Schauffele took the same titles in 2024.Starting in 2000, when Tiger Woods roared off with the final three majors of the season at the U.S. Open, the Open Championship and the PGA Championship, the multiple-major haul has happened a hefty 10 times.Woods is the only one of those to pull off the triple, and when he won the Masters Tournament the following year, he invented the Tiger Slam: Four consecutive majors in overlapping seasons.Woods also pulled off two in one season in 2002, 2005 and 2006. Since then, the double has been accomplished by Ireland’s Padraig Harrington (2008), Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy (2014), Jordan Spieth (2015) and Brooks Koepka (2018) before Schauffele and Scheffler did it.Here are the five most likely options to go double major in 2026:RORY McILROYAfter winning the first major of the year, McIlroy appears to have the best chance to win multiples, especially after doing it once already. But the last time the Masters winner had two in the same season was Spieth in 2015. Before that, it was Woods in 2005 and 2002. The Open Championship is at Royal Birkdale and the last time it was there in 2017, McIlroy finished in a tie for fourth when Spieth won. His best round at the Masters was a 67 in the final round, showing his nerves are steady.SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler tees off on the ninth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images Horse racing has its famed closers from Silky Sullivan back in the day to Zenyatta in more recent times. Scheffler seems to be taking on that personality in 2026, matching mediocre early rounds with red-hot later ones and rallying into contention at events like Phoenix, Pebble Beach and the Masters. With just three majors remaining, perhaps Scheffler picks up the pace down the stretch to pull off a double by the time the Open Championship has its trophy ceremony in July.COLLIN MORIKAWA Mar 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Collin Morikawa plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images A current back injury and a major drought that extends back to 2021 does not scream threat, much less a double one, except that Morikawa’s strength is only better this year. Always a stellar iron player, Morikawa is best on the PGA Tour in strokes gained on approach shots to the green. Steady improvement in his weakness — putting — could have him back in major wonderland. And that back injury? Morikawa managed to finish T7 at the Masters by keeping his swing steady. He said the memorable result shows the power of “the mind.”VIKTOR HOVLANDWith talent that suggests multiple majors are coming, Hovland remains in search of the first one. Once he knocks down the door, the trophies might start piling up fast. Hovland has a top-10 in each of the four majors since 2022. When considering the three majors remaining, Hovland has a top-four finish or better in each over the previous four seasons. If that U.S. Open rough seems like it would be an issue, Hovland was third last year. His T18 finish at last week’s Masters actually shortened his PGA Championship odds.CAMERON YOUNG Apr 11, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Cameron Young chips onto the sixth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The 28-year-old didn’t land his first victory on the PGA Tour until last year then went 3-1-0 at the Ryder Cup for the U.S. He picked up his second victory this season and it came at The Players Championship no less. Young brought McIlroy back to the pack at the Masters with a 7-under 65 in the third round. He even had a two-shot lead on Sunday before fading. Like Hovland, Young has a top-10 in all four majors since 2022. At 19th in the world when the season started, Young is now third and well on his way. #Golfers #Win #Multiple #Majors #Deadspin.comApr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy holds the Masters championship trophy during the green jacket ceremony after the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Scottie Scheffler is the most recent to figure out the recipe. Xander Schauffele solved the riddle one year earlier.

Winning a major title, along with the glory and emotion that comes with it, seems like the impossible dream. Winning more than one in a career seems like fantasy.

The reality is that the list of multiple major winners is not all that short and the list of those who have won multiple in the same season is longer than it might seem.

Scheffler won the PGA Championship and the Open Championship last year. Schauffele took the same titles in 2024.

Starting in 2000, when Tiger Woods roared off with the final three majors of the season at the U.S. Open, the Open Championship and the PGA Championship, the multiple-major haul has happened a hefty 10 times.

Woods is the only one of those to pull off the triple, and when he won the Masters Tournament the following year, he invented the Tiger Slam: Four consecutive majors in overlapping seasons.

Woods also pulled off two in one season in 2002, 2005 and 2006. Since then, the double has been accomplished by Ireland’s Padraig Harrington (2008), Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy (2014), Jordan Spieth (2015) and Brooks Koepka (2018) before Schauffele and Scheffler did it.

Here are the five most likely options to go double major in 2026:

RORY McILROY

After winning the first major of the year, McIlroy appears to have the best chance to win multiples, especially after doing it once already. But the last time the Masters winner had two in the same season was Spieth in 2015. Before that, it was Woods in 2005 and 2002. The Open Championship is at Royal Birkdale and the last time it was there in 2017, McIlroy finished in a tie for fourth when Spieth won. His best round at the Masters was a 67 in the final round, showing his nerves are steady.

SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER

Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler tees off on the ninth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn ImagesApr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler tees off on the ninth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images

Horse racing has its famed closers from Silky Sullivan back in the day to Zenyatta in more recent times. Scheffler seems to be taking on that personality in 2026, matching mediocre early rounds with red-hot later ones and rallying into contention at events like Phoenix, Pebble Beach and the Masters. With just three majors remaining, perhaps Scheffler picks up the pace down the stretch to pull off a double by the time the Open Championship has its trophy ceremony in July.

COLLIN MORIKAWA


Mar 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Collin Morikawa plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn ImagesMar 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Collin Morikawa plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

A current back injury and a major drought that extends back to 2021 does not scream threat, much less a double one, except that Morikawa’s strength is only better this year. Always a stellar iron player, Morikawa is best on the PGA Tour in strokes gained on approach shots to the green. Steady improvement in his weakness — putting — could have him back in major wonderland. And that back injury? Morikawa managed to finish T7 at the Masters by keeping his swing steady. He said the memorable result shows the power of “the mind.”

VIKTOR HOVLAND

With talent that suggests multiple majors are coming, Hovland remains in search of the first one. Once he knocks down the door, the trophies might start piling up fast. Hovland has a top-10 in each of the four majors since 2022. When considering the three majors remaining, Hovland has a top-four finish or better in each over the previous four seasons. If that U.S. Open rough seems like it would be an issue, Hovland was third last year. His T18 finish at last week’s Masters actually shortened his PGA Championship odds.

CAMERON YOUNG

Apr 11, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Cameron Young chips onto the sixth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn ImagesApr 11, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Cameron Young chips onto the sixth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The 28-year-old didn’t land his first victory on the PGA Tour until last year then went 3-1-0 at the Ryder Cup for the U.S. He picked up his second victory this season and it came at The Players Championship no less. Young brought McIlroy back to the pack at the Masters with a 7-under 65 in the third round. He even had a two-shot lead on Sunday before fading. Like Hovland, Young has a top-10 in all four majors since 2022. At 19th in the world when the season started, Young is now third and well on his way.

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Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy holds the Masters championship trophy during the green jacket ceremony after the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Scottie Scheffler is the most recent to figure out the recipe. Xander Schauffele solved the riddle one year earlier.

Winning a major title, along with the glory and emotion that comes with it, seems like the impossible dream. Winning more than one in a career seems like fantasy.

The reality is that the list of multiple major winners is not all that short and the list of those who have won multiple in the same season is longer than it might seem.

Scheffler won the PGA Championship and the Open Championship last year. Schauffele took the same titles in 2024.

Starting in 2000, when Tiger Woods roared off with the final three majors of the season at the U.S. Open, the Open Championship and the PGA Championship, the multiple-major haul has happened a hefty 10 times.

Woods is the only one of those to pull off the triple, and when he won the Masters Tournament the following year, he invented the Tiger Slam: Four consecutive majors in overlapping seasons.

Woods also pulled off two in one season in 2002, 2005 and 2006. Since then, the double has been accomplished by Ireland’s Padraig Harrington (2008), Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy (2014), Jordan Spieth (2015) and Brooks Koepka (2018) before Schauffele and Scheffler did it.

Here are the five most likely options to go double major in 2026:

RORY McILROY

After winning the first major of the year, McIlroy appears to have the best chance to win multiples, especially after doing it once already. But the last time the Masters winner had two in the same season was Spieth in 2015. Before that, it was Woods in 2005 and 2002. The Open Championship is at Royal Birkdale and the last time it was there in 2017, McIlroy finished in a tie for fourth when Spieth won. His best round at the Masters was a 67 in the final round, showing his nerves are steady.

SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER

Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler tees off on the ninth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images
Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler tees off on the ninth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images

Horse racing has its famed closers from Silky Sullivan back in the day to Zenyatta in more recent times. Scheffler seems to be taking on that personality in 2026, matching mediocre early rounds with red-hot later ones and rallying into contention at events like Phoenix, Pebble Beach and the Masters. With just three majors remaining, perhaps Scheffler picks up the pace down the stretch to pull off a double by the time the Open Championship has its trophy ceremony in July.

COLLIN MORIKAWA

Mar 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Collin Morikawa plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn ImagesMar 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Collin Morikawa plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

A current back injury and a major drought that extends back to 2021 does not scream threat, much less a double one, except that Morikawa’s strength is only better this year. Always a stellar iron player, Morikawa is best on the PGA Tour in strokes gained on approach shots to the green. Steady improvement in his weakness — putting — could have him back in major wonderland. And that back injury? Morikawa managed to finish T7 at the Masters by keeping his swing steady. He said the memorable result shows the power of “the mind.”

VIKTOR HOVLAND

With talent that suggests multiple majors are coming, Hovland remains in search of the first one. Once he knocks down the door, the trophies might start piling up fast. Hovland has a top-10 in each of the four majors since 2022. When considering the three majors remaining, Hovland has a top-four finish or better in each over the previous four seasons. If that U.S. Open rough seems like it would be an issue, Hovland was third last year. His T18 finish at last week’s Masters actually shortened his PGA Championship odds.

CAMERON YOUNG

Apr 11, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Cameron Young chips onto the sixth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn ImagesApr 11, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Cameron Young chips onto the sixth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The 28-year-old didn’t land his first victory on the PGA Tour until last year then went 3-1-0 at the Ryder Cup for the U.S. He picked up his second victory this season and it came at The Players Championship no less. Young brought McIlroy back to the pack at the Masters with a 7-under 65 in the third round. He even had a two-shot lead on Sunday before fading. Like Hovland, Young has a top-10 in all four majors since 2022. At 19th in the world when the season started, Young is now third and well on his way.

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Deadspin | Canada’s Alphonso Davies expected to make 2026 World Cup debut vs. Switzerland Canada’s Alphonso Davies before a match against Qatar on June 18, 2026. Canada coach Jesse Marsch said he does not expect Alphonso Davies to start against Switzerland on Wednesday, but he does expect the star left back to play in their final Group B match. It would mark the 2026 World Cup debut for Davies, who has not played since sustaining a left hamstring injury while playing for Bayern Munich in the second leg of a Champions League semifinal on May 6. Bayern and Canada worked on a recovery plan for Davies, who was included on the World Cup roster and has been striving to get fit. Davies teased during the pre-World Cup training camp that he might be ready in time for the team’s June 12 opener, but it appears Wednesday is the time he finally will make his tournament debut. “We will evaluate what we need of him in the game,” Marsch told reporters on Tuesday. “I would like to get him into the match, for sure. And I think that he can have a big impact, both on us physically and football-wise, but also mentally, psychologically, to have our captain back, our best player back in the team. I think this is a big factor.” Davies has scored 15 goals in 58 career caps with Canada, including the country’s first-ever goal at a World Cup at the 2022 tournament in Qatar. He is a two-time CONCACAF Player of the Year (2021, 2022). However, he has not played for Canada since tearing his anterior cruciate ligament during the Nations League third-place game in March 2025. He has dealt with multiple injuries since. Davies’ return would provide a boost for a Canada team that lost midfielder Ismael Kone to a fractured leg against Qatar on June 18 that will sideline him for the remainder of the World Cup. “It’s so much more than just what (Davies) brings on the pitch — it’s what he represents to us,” Marsch said. “So, the good news is he’s looking great, he’s in training, he looks great, he looks fit, he looks ready to go, excited. So, let’s see how things go, but I expect him to play.” Should Canada win or tie with the Swiss, they would move on to the round of 32. They are currently ahead of Switzerland with a plus-6 goal differential, compared to plus-3 for their counterparts. Canada center back Alfie Jones likely will miss his third consecutive game as he recovers from an ankle injury. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Canadas #Alphonso #Davies #expected #World #Cup #debut #SwitzerlandCanada’s Alphonso Davies before a match against Qatar on June 18, 2026.

Canada coach Jesse Marsch said he does not expect Alphonso Davies to start against Switzerland on Wednesday, but he does expect the star left back to play in their final Group B match.

It would mark the 2026 World Cup debut for Davies, who has not played since sustaining a left hamstring injury while playing for Bayern Munich in the second leg of a Champions League semifinal on May 6. Bayern and Canada worked on a recovery plan for Davies, who was included on the World Cup roster and has been striving to get fit.

Davies teased during the pre-World Cup training camp that he might be ready in time for the team’s June 12 opener, but it appears Wednesday is the time he finally will make his tournament debut.

“We will evaluate what we need of him in the game,” Marsch told reporters on Tuesday. “I would like to get him into the match, for sure. And I think that he can have a big impact, both on us physically and football-wise, but also mentally, psychologically, to have our captain back, our best player back in the team. I think this is a big factor.”

Davies has scored 15 goals in 58 career caps with Canada, including the country’s first-ever goal at a World Cup at the 2022 tournament in Qatar. He is a two-time CONCACAF Player of the Year (2021, 2022).


However, he has not played for Canada since tearing his anterior cruciate ligament during the Nations League third-place game in March 2025. He has dealt with multiple injuries since.

Davies’ return would provide a boost for a Canada team that lost midfielder Ismael Kone to a fractured leg against Qatar on June 18 that will sideline him for the remainder of the World Cup.

“It’s so much more than just what (Davies) brings on the pitch — it’s what he represents to us,” Marsch said. “So, the good news is he’s looking great, he’s in training, he looks great, he looks fit, he looks ready to go, excited. So, let’s see how things go, but I expect him to play.”

Should Canada win or tie with the Swiss, they would move on to the round of 32. They are currently ahead of Switzerland with a plus-6 goal differential, compared to plus-3 for their counterparts.

Canada center back Alfie Jones likely will miss his third consecutive game as he recovers from an ankle injury.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Canadas #Alphonso #Davies #expected #World #Cup #debut #Switzerland">Deadspin | Canada’s Alphonso Davies expected to make 2026 World Cup debut vs. Switzerland Canada’s Alphonso Davies before a match against Qatar on June 18, 2026. Canada coach Jesse Marsch said he does not expect Alphonso Davies to start against Switzerland on Wednesday, but he does expect the star left back to play in their final Group B match. It would mark the 2026 World Cup debut for Davies, who has not played since sustaining a left hamstring injury while playing for Bayern Munich in the second leg of a Champions League semifinal on May 6. Bayern and Canada worked on a recovery plan for Davies, who was included on the World Cup roster and has been striving to get fit. Davies teased during the pre-World Cup training camp that he might be ready in time for the team’s June 12 opener, but it appears Wednesday is the time he finally will make his tournament debut. “We will evaluate what we need of him in the game,” Marsch told reporters on Tuesday. “I would like to get him into the match, for sure. And I think that he can have a big impact, both on us physically and football-wise, but also mentally, psychologically, to have our captain back, our best player back in the team. I think this is a big factor.” Davies has scored 15 goals in 58 career caps with Canada, including the country’s first-ever goal at a World Cup at the 2022 tournament in Qatar. He is a two-time CONCACAF Player of the Year (2021, 2022). However, he has not played for Canada since tearing his anterior cruciate ligament during the Nations League third-place game in March 2025. He has dealt with multiple injuries since. Davies’ return would provide a boost for a Canada team that lost midfielder Ismael Kone to a fractured leg against Qatar on June 18 that will sideline him for the remainder of the World Cup. “It’s so much more than just what (Davies) brings on the pitch — it’s what he represents to us,” Marsch said. “So, the good news is he’s looking great, he’s in training, he looks great, he looks fit, he looks ready to go, excited. So, let’s see how things go, but I expect him to play.” Should Canada win or tie with the Swiss, they would move on to the round of 32. They are currently ahead of Switzerland with a plus-6 goal differential, compared to plus-3 for their counterparts. Canada center back Alfie Jones likely will miss his third consecutive game as he recovers from an ankle injury. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Canadas #Alphonso #Davies #expected #World #Cup #debut #Switzerland

Group L and Group K round out the second set of matches in group play on Tuesday.

And in Group L, England and Ghana square off in a match that could not only see a winner clinch a spot in the knockout round, but also win Group L entirely.

Then in the other match between Panama and Croatia, a loser could see dreams of a World Cup title shattered early.

Here are the scenarios for Group L ahead of the second set of matches.

Update: Following the 0-0 draw between Ghana and England, both teams are closer to clinching a spot in the Round of 32, but nothing has been finalized. In addition, the winner of Group L will come down to the final day of group play.

Regarding Croatia-Panama later tonight, if that match does have a loser, the losing team will be eliminated.

Update (Tuesday night): With Croatia’s 1-0 win over Panama, Panama has been eliminated.

What are the Group L standings?

Ahead of the matches set for Tuesday, June 23, here are the standings in Group L.

Team

W

D

L

GF

GA

GD

Points

England11042+24
Ghana11010+14
Croatia10134-13
Panama00204-20

What are the next matches in Group L?

Here are the remaining matches in Group L, starting with the two matches set for Tuesday, June 23. All times listed are Eastern.

England 0, Ghana, 0
Croatia 1, Panama 0

Panama vs. England, 5:00 p.m.
Croatia vs. Ghana, 5:00 p.m.

What are the scenarios in Group L?

Ahead of the matches set for Tuesday, June 23, here are the scenarios in Group L.

Fresh off a command performance against Croatia, England can clinch a spot in the Round of 32, and potentially Group L, on Tuesday. With a win against Ghana, England is through to the Round of 32. In addition, if England beats Ghana, and Panama loses or draws against Croatia, England will win Group L. More on that in a moment.

A draw against Ghana does not clinch a spot in the knockout round for England.

Along the same lines, the Black Stars can also book a spot in the knockout round and potentially win Group L on Tuesday. With a win against England, they will clinch a spot in the Round of 32 as one of the top two teams in the group. With a win, Ghana will win Group L provided Croatia loses or draws against Panama.

A draw against England does not clinch a spot in the knockout round for Ghana.

Croatia can be eliminated on Tuesday with a loss to Panama, provided Ghana draws or wins against England.

Panama can be eliminated on Tuesday with a loss to Croatia, provided England draws or wins against Ghana.

What about tiebreakers in Group L?

Now we get to the tiebreaker scenarios that come into play with Group L, starting with the matches set for Tuesday, June 23.

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.

Now we can turn to how these tiebreakers impact Group L, using England as an example. As noted above, England can win Group L on Tuesday with a win over Ghana, provided Panama loses or draws against Croatia.

Why is this the case? Because of that first tiebreaker. A win for England against Ghana moves the Three Lions to six points in group play. But if Panama beats Croatia, Panama would have three points, and a chance to still win the group when England plays Panama on the final day of matches in Group L. A Panama win in that match would see Panama finish with six points, just like England, and win the group thanks to the head-to-head win.

That same scenario applies to Ghana, and is why they will win the group with a win against England plus a Croatia loss or draw against Panama, as Ghana and Croatia play on the final day of matches in Group L.

#World #Cup #knockout #scenarios #England #Group">World Cup 2026: What are the knockout round scenarios for England and Group L? Group L and Group K round out the second set of matches in group play on Tuesday.And in Group L, England and Ghana square off in a match that could not only see a winner clinch a spot in the knockout round, but also win Group L entirely.Then in the other match between Panama and Croatia, a loser could see dreams of a World Cup title shattered early.Here are the scenarios for Group L ahead of the second set of matches.Update: Following the 0-0 draw between Ghana and England, both teams are closer to clinching a spot in the Round of 32, but nothing has been finalized. In addition, the winner of Group L will come down to the final day of group play.Regarding Croatia-Panama later tonight, if that match does have a loser, the losing team will be eliminated.Update (Tuesday night): With Croatia’s 1-0 win over Panama, Panama has been eliminated.What are the Group L standings?Ahead of the matches set for Tuesday, June 23, here are the standings in Group L.TeamWDLGFGAGDPointsEngland11042+24Ghana11010+14Croatia10134-13Panama00204-20What are the next matches in Group L?Here are the remaining matches in Group L, starting with the two matches set for Tuesday, June 23. All times listed are Eastern.England 0, Ghana, 0Croatia 1, Panama 0Panama vs. England, 5:00 p.m.Croatia vs. Ghana, 5:00 p.m.What are the scenarios in Group L?Ahead of the matches set for Tuesday, June 23, here are the scenarios in Group L.Fresh off a command performance against Croatia, England can clinch a spot in the Round of 32, and potentially Group L, on Tuesday. With a win against Ghana, England is through to the Round of 32. In addition, if England beats Ghana, and Panama loses or draws against Croatia, England will win Group L. More on that in a moment.A draw against Ghana does not clinch a spot in the knockout round for England.Along the same lines, the Black Stars can also book a spot in the knockout round and potentially win Group L on Tuesday. With a win against England, they will clinch a spot in the Round of 32 as one of the top two teams in the group. With a win, Ghana will win Group L provided Croatia loses or draws against Panama.A draw against England does not clinch a spot in the knockout round for Ghana.Croatia can be eliminated on Tuesday with a loss to Panama, provided Ghana draws or wins against England.Panama can be eliminated on Tuesday with a loss to Croatia, provided England draws or wins against Ghana.What about tiebreakers in Group L?Now we get to the tiebreaker scenarios that come into play with Group L, starting with the matches set for Tuesday, June 23.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.Now we can turn to how these tiebreakers impact Group L, using England as an example. As noted above, England can win Group L on Tuesday with a win over Ghana, provided Panama loses or draws against Croatia.Why is this the case? Because of that first tiebreaker. A win for England against Ghana moves the Three Lions to six points in group play. But if Panama beats Croatia, Panama would have three points, and a chance to still win the group when England plays Panama on the final day of matches in Group L. A Panama win in that match would see Panama finish with six points, just like England, and win the group thanks to the head-to-head win.That same scenario applies to Ghana, and is why they will win the group with a win against England plus a Croatia loss or draw against Panama, as Ghana and Croatia play on the final day of matches in Group L. #World #Cup #knockout #scenarios #England #Group

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.

Now we can turn to how these tiebreakers impact Group L, using England as an example. As noted above, England can win Group L on Tuesday with a win over Ghana, provided Panama loses or draws against Croatia.

Why is this the case? Because of that first tiebreaker. A win for England against Ghana moves the Three Lions to six points in group play. But if Panama beats Croatia, Panama would have three points, and a chance to still win the group when England plays Panama on the final day of matches in Group L. A Panama win in that match would see Panama finish with six points, just like England, and win the group thanks to the head-to-head win.

That same scenario applies to Ghana, and is why they will win the group with a win against England plus a Croatia loss or draw against Panama, as Ghana and Croatia play on the final day of matches in Group L.

#World #Cup #knockout #scenarios #England #Group">World Cup 2026: What are the knockout round scenarios for England and Group L?

Group L and Group K round out the second set of matches in group play on Tuesday.

And in Group L, England and Ghana square off in a match that could not only see a winner clinch a spot in the knockout round, but also win Group L entirely.

Then in the other match between Panama and Croatia, a loser could see dreams of a World Cup title shattered early.

Here are the scenarios for Group L ahead of the second set of matches.

Update: Following the 0-0 draw between Ghana and England, both teams are closer to clinching a spot in the Round of 32, but nothing has been finalized. In addition, the winner of Group L will come down to the final day of group play.

Regarding Croatia-Panama later tonight, if that match does have a loser, the losing team will be eliminated.

Update (Tuesday night): With Croatia’s 1-0 win over Panama, Panama has been eliminated.

What are the Group L standings?

Ahead of the matches set for Tuesday, June 23, here are the standings in Group L.

Team

W

D

L

GF

GA

GD

Points

England11042+24
Ghana11010+14
Croatia10134-13
Panama00204-20

What are the next matches in Group L?

Here are the remaining matches in Group L, starting with the two matches set for Tuesday, June 23. All times listed are Eastern.

England 0, Ghana, 0
Croatia 1, Panama 0

Panama vs. England, 5:00 p.m.
Croatia vs. Ghana, 5:00 p.m.

What are the scenarios in Group L?

Ahead of the matches set for Tuesday, June 23, here are the scenarios in Group L.

Fresh off a command performance against Croatia, England can clinch a spot in the Round of 32, and potentially Group L, on Tuesday. With a win against Ghana, England is through to the Round of 32. In addition, if England beats Ghana, and Panama loses or draws against Croatia, England will win Group L. More on that in a moment.

A draw against Ghana does not clinch a spot in the knockout round for England.

Along the same lines, the Black Stars can also book a spot in the knockout round and potentially win Group L on Tuesday. With a win against England, they will clinch a spot in the Round of 32 as one of the top two teams in the group. With a win, Ghana will win Group L provided Croatia loses or draws against Panama.

A draw against England does not clinch a spot in the knockout round for Ghana.

Croatia can be eliminated on Tuesday with a loss to Panama, provided Ghana draws or wins against England.

Panama can be eliminated on Tuesday with a loss to Croatia, provided England draws or wins against Ghana.

What about tiebreakers in Group L?

Now we get to the tiebreaker scenarios that come into play with Group L, starting with the matches set for Tuesday, June 23.

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.

Now we can turn to how these tiebreakers impact Group L, using England as an example. As noted above, England can win Group L on Tuesday with a win over Ghana, provided Panama loses or draws against Croatia.

Why is this the case? Because of that first tiebreaker. A win for England against Ghana moves the Three Lions to six points in group play. But if Panama beats Croatia, Panama would have three points, and a chance to still win the group when England plays Panama on the final day of matches in Group L. A Panama win in that match would see Panama finish with six points, just like England, and win the group thanks to the head-to-head win.

That same scenario applies to Ghana, and is why they will win the group with a win against England plus a Croatia loss or draw against Panama, as Ghana and Croatia play on the final day of matches in Group L.

#World #Cup #knockout #scenarios #England #Group

A second-half goal from wing-back Daniel Munoz was enough for Colombia to beat DR Congo in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K game on Tuesday.

The win lifted Colombia to the top of the group and sealed its spot in the tournament’s round of 32.

Player Ratings

Colombia

Starting Lineup: Vargas (6.6), Muñoz (8.0), Sánchez (7.6), Lucumí (7.1), Mojica (7.7), Puerta (7.2), Lerma (7.3), Arias (7.4), Rodríguez (7.6), Suárez (6.1), Luis Diaz (7.0) | Substitutes: Juan Quintero (7.3), Jhon Córdoba (6.1), Richard Ríos (5.9)

DR Congo

Starting Lineup: Mpasi-Nzau (7.3), Mbemba (6.3), Tuanzebe (6.4), Kapuadi (6.7), Wan-Bissaka (6.9), Masuaku (7.2), Mukau (6.8), Moutoussamy (6.4), Kayembe (5.6), Bakambu (6.0), Wissa (6.5)| Substitutes: Noah Sadiki (6.2), Simon Banza (6.4), Joris Kayembe Ditu (6.6), Charles Pickel (6.1), Nathanaël Mbuku (6.3)

Published on Jun 24, 2026

#FIFA #World #Cup #Colombia #beats #Congo #seal #knockout #spot #COL #COD #complete #player #ratings">FIFA World Cup 2026: Colombia beats DR Congo 1-0 to seal knockout spot; COL vs COD complete player ratings A second-half goal from wing-back Daniel Munoz was enough for Colombia to beat DR Congo in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K game on Tuesday.The win lifted Colombia to the top of the group and sealed its spot in the tournament’s round of 32. Player Ratings Colombia Starting Lineup: Vargas (6.6), Muñoz (8.0), Sánchez (7.6), Lucumí (7.1), Mojica (7.7), Puerta (7.2), Lerma (7.3), Arias (7.4), Rodríguez (7.6), Suárez (6.1), Luis Diaz (7.0) | Substitutes: Juan Quintero (7.3), Jhon Córdoba (6.1), Richard Ríos (5.9) DR Congo Starting Lineup: Mpasi-Nzau (7.3), Mbemba (6.3), Tuanzebe (6.4), Kapuadi (6.7), Wan-Bissaka (6.9), Masuaku (7.2), Mukau (6.8), Moutoussamy (6.4), Kayembe (5.6), Bakambu (6.0), Wissa (6.5)| Substitutes: Noah Sadiki (6.2), Simon Banza (6.4), Joris Kayembe Ditu (6.6), Charles Pickel (6.1), Nathanaël Mbuku (6.3) Published on Jun 24, 2026 #FIFA #World #Cup #Colombia #beats #Congo #seal #knockout #spot #COL #COD #complete #player #ratings

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