All 6 Group J/K/L Deciders on June 27, 2026: Times, Venues, Stakes
Six matches close the group stage in Groups J, K and L on June 27, 2026, in three simultaneous pairs across Arlington, Kansas City, Miami, Atlanta, East Rutherford and Philadelphia. Full kickoff times, venues, and the one eSIM for North America.
Published June 20, 2026·5 min read
Summary
Six matches close the group stage in Groups J, K and L on June 27, 2026, played in three simultaneous pairs across Arlington, Kansas City, Miami, Atlanta, East Rutherford and Philadelphia. Here's every kickoff time and venue, what each result decides, and the one eSIM that keeps you online across all of North America on a single plan.
The full June 27 decider schedule
Per the confirmed fixture list, each group's final two matches kick off at the same moment to keep things fair. Times below are Eastern.
| Group / kickoff | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Group L · 5 p.m. ET | Panama vs. England | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Group L · 5 p.m. ET | Croatia vs. Ghana | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Group K · 7:30 p.m. ET | Colombia vs. Portugal | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| Group K · 7:30 p.m. ET | DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Group J · 10 p.m. ET | Jordan vs. Argentina | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| Group J · 10 p.m. ET | Algeria vs. Austria | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
What each group is deciding
In Group L, England face Panama at MetLife while Croatia meet Ghana in Philadelphia. In Group K, Colombia and Portugalsettle top spot in Miami as DR Congo play Uzbekistan in Atlanta — the math is in our Group K Round-of-32 scenarios. In Group J, Argentina close out against Jordanat AT&T Stadium while Algeria meet Austria in Kansas City. With the stage set, see how the bracket fills in our Round-of-32 qualification guide and the four-day picture in our final group-stage watch plan.
eSIM vs roaming vs pocket Wi-Fi for World Cup travel
| Option | Cost | Setup time | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM | Low | ~5 min (pre-install on Wi-Fi) | Excellent (local carrier) |
| Carrier roaming | High | Instant (already enabled) | Medium (partner-dependent) |
| Pocket Wi-Fi | Medium | Airport pickup / rental | Good (extra device to charge) |
The last day of the group stage is six games across the eastern and central US — live scores, mobile tickets, and rideshares all running on data. A North America eSIM keeps you online across the US, Canada, and Mexico on one plan, so moving from Miami to Atlanta or down to Dallas needs no SIM swap. From US$5 with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card.
FAQ
QWhich groups finish on June 27, 2026 at the World Cup?
AGroups J, K and L play their final matches on June 27, 2026 — the last day of the group stage and six games in total. They are staged as three simultaneous pairs so each group's results land together.
QWhat time is Argentina vs Jordan on June 27, 2026?
AJordan vs Argentina kicks off at 10 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. It runs simultaneously with Algeria vs Austria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City to close Group J.
QIs June 27 the last day of the World Cup 2026 group stage?
AYes — June 27, 2026 is the final day of the group stage. After it, the Round of 32 — the new first knockout round — begins on June 28, 2026.
QCan one eSIM cover travel between all these host cities?
AYes — a North America eSIM covers the USA, Canada, and Mexico on local networks. A single plan works in Dallas, Kansas City, Miami, Atlanta, New York/New Jersey and Philadelphia without swapping SIMs.
Bottom line
June 27 wraps the group stage with Groups J, K and L. Bookmark the headline deciders — Argentina–Jordan and Colombia–Portugal— then see how the bracket sets in our Round-of-32 qualification guide and grab a World Cup 2026 eSIM that covers every host city on one plan.