The 2026 World Cup qualifiers are underway, with several matches played today including Portugal and England versus Croatia. In a dramatic finish, Ghana secured a late draw against Panama, preventing Panama from achieving a historic point in the qualifying stage. The match was part of a broader day of World Cup news and qualifying action. Coverage includes updates on all teams, with specific attention given to the Netherlands national team. Further developments and results are being tracked in a liveblog format. This result impacts both teams’ chances of advancing in the qualification process. The competition is heating up as nations vie for a place in the expanded 2026 tournament.