The seventh day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered drama across North America, with goals, celebrations, and tense moments unfolding from Houston to Mexico City. England survived a spirited challenge from Croatia in a six-goal thriller in Dallas, while Portugal were frustrated by a resilient DR Congo side in Houston. Ghana secured a narrow victory over Panama in Toronto to boost their hopes of reaching the knockout stages, and Colombia produced a commanding performance against World Cup debutants Uzbekistan in Mexico City. From jubilant goal celebrations to heartbreak on the final whistle, here are the standout images from Day 7 of the tournament. ReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Portugal v DR Congo - Fans gather in Kinshasa - Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo - June 17, 2026 A DR Congo fan reacts during the match REUTERS/Justin Makangara ReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Portugal v DR Congo - Fans gather in Lisbon - Lisbon, Portugal - June 17, 2026 A Portugal fan reacts at the end of the match REUTERS/Rodrigo Antunes ReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Portugal v DR Congo - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 17, 2026 DR Congo fans outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Annegret Hilse APA fan of Croatia waits for the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) APEngland fans dressed in lion costumes celebrate after the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) APA fan reacts to a missed scoring opportunity as they watch England take on Croatia on a screen at FIFA Fan Fest in Toronto, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP) APGhana fans participate in a fan march toward Toronto Stadium before the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press via AP) APA fan of Ghana holds a national flag prior to the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) APA fan of Colombia cheers before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) APA Colombia fan with her face painted in her nations color ahead of the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
World Cup 2026 Day 7 in pictures: Best fan moments from England, Ghana, Colombia and Portugal supporters
World Cup 2026 Day 7 in pictures: The seventh day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup saw thrilling encounters across North America. England narrowly defeated Croatia in a high-scoring match, while Portugal was held to a draw by DR Congo. Ghana secured a vital win against Panama, and Colombia dominated debutants Uzbekistan.
















