England — 2026 World Cup | Group L Schedule, Odds & History

Group L

England

FIFA #8 · UEFA

-300

75.0%

Croatia

FIFA #9 · UEFA

+350

22.2%

Ghana

FIFA #65 · CAF

+1500

6.3%

Panama

FIFA #43 · CONCACAF

+2500

3.8%

Top 2 advance. Best third-place teams also qualify for the Round of 32.

Group Stage

England

Croatia

Wed, Jun 17

AT&T Stadium, Arlington

11:00 PM ET

England

Ghana

Mon, Jun 22

AT&T Stadium, Arlington

11:00 PM ET

England

Panama

Sun, Jun 28

AT&T Stadium, Arlington

4:00 AM ET

Frequently Asked Questions

What group is England in for the 2026 World Cup?

Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama. First match: Wed, Jun 17 at 11:00 PM ET, AT&T Stadium, Arlington. Top two advance automatically; the best third-place teams also qualify for the Round of 32.

When is England's first match at the 2026 World Cup?

England vs Croatia, Wed, Jun 17 at 11:00 PM ET. AT&T Stadium, Arlington.

What is England's FIFA ranking heading into 2026?

FIFA #8 as of April 2026. Confederation: UEFA. 1× World Champion.

What are England's group winner odds?

England are priced at -300 (75.0% implied) to win Group L at the 2026 World Cup.

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