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World Cup group stage reaches final day with Ronaldo, Messi storylines

The final day of World Cup group-stage play centers on Portugal pushing for Group K's top spot, England seeking to win Group L, and Argentina managing Lionel Messi from the bench against eliminated Jordan.

World Cup group stage reaches final day with Ronaldo, Messi storylines
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The World Cup group stage closes with Portugal facing Colombia as Cristiano Ronaldo's side tries to secure first place in Group K. Argentina are also in action against Jordan, with Lionel Messi reported to begin the match on the bench.

Several qualification questions remain unresolved. Congo DR and Uzbekistan are in the mix for possible third-place progression, while Algeria vs. Austria carries major weight in Group J for the runner-up position and potentially another qualifying place.

Group L has its own stakes even with England already through. England meet eliminated Panama with first place still the target, while Croatia and Ghana play a match tied to the battle for second.

For editors, this is a useful roundup moment rather than a results story: the source provides group scenarios and player-status context, but not kickoff times, venues, confirmed lineups, or final outcomes.

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