7.51amA goalless half in England and Panama By England manager Thomas Tuchel doesn’t look a happy man - and rightly so - after a first half in which his side dominated almost every statistical category but failed to find the back of the net.Jude Bellingham has been influential, while forwards Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford have been lively, registering 40 and 30 touches respectively.Rashford almost curled one in from a free kick on the stroke of half-time.We are, of course, completely neutral in our coverage. But Panama jagging their first goal of the tournament and putting England under genuine pressure would make for compelling viewing, particularly given the state of England’s cricket team, which is staring down the barrel of a 2-1 home series defeat to New Zealand.The tourists lead by 204 runs in their second innings with seven wickets in hand in the third Test at Trent Bridge.England manager Thomas Tuchel. Getty Images7.51amHalf-time: Croatia 1-0 GhanaBy Emma KempGhana have woken up after Croatia’s opening goal, and Semenyo is at the forefront. The Manchester City man breaks free and exhibits an exquisite change of pace and direction to lose three defenders and send a cross/shot across the face of Croatia’s goal.Antoine Semenyo takes his shot.Getty ImagesMy that’s close. That is not only Ghana’s first shot on goal this game, but their first shot on goal in 85 minutes. If you need a clue about this nation’s general approach this tournament, this is it. The xG is 0.02.They settle back into defensive mode for the remainder of the opening half, including three minutes of added time during which they defend another free kick.Croatia tried the hardest and Croatia have the lead and, with Panama and England still scoreless at half-time, they sit atop the group – for now.7.39amRonaldo arrives for clash against Colombia By Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal have arrived for their final group stage match against Colombia at the World Cup, knowing their spot in the round of 32 is secured.Ronaldo — in a light jacket despite nearly 100-degree (38 degrees Celsius) temperatures in Miami on Saturday afternoon, along with a T-shirt and shorts — gave a thumbs-up to a few who lined the route between the team bus and the players’ entry point to the stadium.Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal arrives at Miami Stadium ahead of his side’s clash with Colombia.Getty ImagesPortugal would win Group K by beating Colombia; otherwise, Colombia wins the group.Ronaldo has two goals in this year’s World Cup entering play on Saturday, giving him 10 in six World Cup appearances. He’s the only player to score in six different editions of the men’s World Cup.7.36amGOAL! Sucic fires Croatia aheadBy Into the bottom corner, easy as you like. From a distance, too. He’s outside the box and has a heap of room, and Asare hasn’t got a chance to save that. This sends Croatia to the top of Group L, with Panama and England still scoreless.Croatia 1-0 Ghana, 31 minutesAsare dives in vain.AP Photo/Matt SlocumSucic celebrates.AP Photo/Matt Slocum7.29amNo breakthrough yet in England and Panama By England have had a handful of chances and ample possession but nothing to show for it on the scoreboard.Panama is the only team at this World Cup to have not scored a goal. Panama 0-0 England, 27 minutes Panama’s Tomas Rodriguez (9) and England’s Jude Bellingham (10) battle for the ball. AP Photo/Pamela Smith7.24amStop the press, we have a shot!By Emma KempIt comes from Croatia just before the 18-minute mark, as Vlasic thwacks the post from the edge of the box. Ghana’s defence was caught out of position thereShortly thereafter, Croatia have a free kick. As Modric stands over the dead ball, Owusu and Pongracic engage in some argy-bargy. Then the set piece is taken, and Pongracic heads it clear.Croatia 0-0 Ghana, 21 minutesVlasic and Kovacic react after an almost goal.AP Photo/Petr Josek7.13amGhana defensive, Croatia cageyBy Emma KempCarlos Queiroz, the great entertainer, has deployed his Ghana with five at the back, and they have spent the opening exchanges low-blocking the life out of Croatia. But there is also a hint of attacking life there, with Semenyo playing on the right instead of the left today, meaning he’s up against Perisic.Carlos Queiroz.Getty ImagesSpeaking of Perisic, he engineers his side’s first real foray with a cross into the box that those back five standing sentry deal with easily enough.Croatia 0-0 Ghana, 10 minutesNiola Vlasic vies with Kamaldeen Sulemana.AP Photo/Petr Josek7.12amA positive start for England By Seven minutes in and England’s Marcus Rashford has a lovely strike at goal, which is kept out by Panama keeper Orlando Mosquera. England manager Thomas Tuchel is barking plenty of orders at his lads early doors. He’ll be wanting goals galore today after their frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana in their last hit-out. Panama 0-0 England, 10 minutes Players take a moment of silence for the victims of the Venezuelan earthquake. Getty Images7.04amPeep! Croatia v Ghana is under way!By Emma KempThe anthems are sung and they are followed by a moment of silence for the victims of the earthquakes in Venezuela. Then hands are shaken. The cameras cut away for most of said handshakes so couldn’t see if anybody from Croatia refused the hand of Thomas Partey. The countdown ended with Croatia kicking off and proceeding to stroke the ball around nonchalantly.Croatia 0-0 Ghana, 2 minutesCroatia observe a minute’s silence.Getty Images6.55amEgypt sweat on fitness of Salah after booking historic showdown with SocceroosBy Nick RalstonSan Francisco: Egypt expect former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will overcome a knee injury and play the Socceroos in their World Cup knockout clash after the Pharaohs’ dramatic 1-1 draw with Iran meant the African nation finished second in their group.Australia will play Egypt in the round of 32 clash at 4am on July 4 (AEST), in Dallas, in what will be the first time the two countries have faced off at a World Cup and the first time they met since a friendly in 2010.Attention in the lead-up will be on Salah’s fitness after the former Premier League star was surprisingly taken off in the 57th minute against Iran and had his left leg heavily strapped. Salah also appeared visibly frustrated as he was taken off. Mohamed Salah during Egypt’s clash with Iran in Seattle.ISI Photos via Getty ImagesEgypt coach Hossam Hassan said Salah asked to be substituted and he “felt something” but the 34-year-old was being assessed by the team’s medical staff and would undergo another examination when Egypt returned to the team hotel.“I talked to Salah and he said he’s going to be OK and it’s not a big injury,” Hassan said. “We still have time to talk to the medical staff. I think he will be back, and when I spoke to Salah, he assured me he’s going to be OK.”Read the full article here.1 of 2