Group L
Standings
The state of play
After Matchday 1, 🏴 England lead the way on 6 points. The top two go through automatically, with the third-placed side chasing one of the eight best-third spots. Every goal counts.
Group L matches
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Italy Grinds Out the Win, Barely Breaking Sweat
Italy were supposed to be reborn at this World Cup, and against stubborn Paraguay they just about proved it — one ugly, beautiful 1-0 win at a time. If you've ever watched a team defend a lead like their life depended on it, this was the masterclass.
Güler's Generation Announces Itself to the World
Turkey's 22-year-old wonderkid Arda Güler and his equally gifted sidekick Kenan Yıldız dismantled a resilient DR Congo side 3-1 in a Group L opener that felt less like a first match and more like a coronation. If you've ever wanted to catch a superstar before the whole world catches up, your window just cracked open.
Eight Years Later, England Want Revenge
Eight years ago Croatia broke English hearts in a World Cup semi-final, and now they've been handed the same group at the same tournament. Football doesn't do coincidences — it does storylines.
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Old Blood, New Fire: Italy Must Answer Turkey
Italy haven't won a World Cup game in nearly a decade and need this badly. Turkey have a 20-year-old Real Madrid prodigy who might just be the most exciting player at the whole tournament.