FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group Stage
Group L
🏴 🇭🇷 🇵🇦 🇬🇭
England, Croatia, Panama, Ghana. Six matches from June 17, 2026 to June 27, 2026. Top two advance to the Round of 32; the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots.
Matches
6
Top FIFA Rank
#4
Date Range
Jun 17 – Jun 27
Venues
5
Group L Standings
Projected order based on the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking. Once the group stage opens on June 11, 2026, this table will reflect actual points, goal difference and goals scored from completed matches.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🏴England | #4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 🇭🇷Croatia | #11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 🇵🇦Panama | #33 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 🇬🇭Ghana | #74 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026 advancement format: Top two from each of the 12 groups (24 teams) plus the eight best third-placed teams across all groups advance to the Round of 32. Third-place tiebreakers run in this order: points → goal difference → goals scored → FIFA Fair Play points.
Group L Fixtures
All six Group L matches in chronological order. Click through to any match for kickoff times worldwide, projected lineups and FAQs.
Matchday 1 · 20:00 UTC
England vs Croatia
AT&T Stadium · Arlington (Dallas-Fort Worth)
Match details, kickoff times worldwide & FAQs → Matchday 1 · 23:00 UTC
Ghana vs Panama
BMO Field · Toronto
Match details, kickoff times worldwide & FAQs → Matchday 2 · 20:00 UTC
England vs Ghana
Gillette Stadium · Foxborough (Boston)
Match details, kickoff times worldwide & FAQs → Matchday 2 · 23:00 UTC
Panama vs Croatia
BMO Field · Toronto
Match details, kickoff times worldwide & FAQs → Matchday 3 · 21:00 UTC
Panama vs England
MetLife Stadium · East Rutherford (New York metro)
Match details, kickoff times worldwide & FAQs → Matchday 3 · 21:00 UTC
Croatia vs Ghana
Lincoln Financial Field · Philadelphia
Match details, kickoff times worldwide & FAQs → Group L Teams
Sorted by Pot. Each team page covers head coach, captain, formation, key players and the team's three Group L fixtures.
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Other Groups at World Cup 2026
Jump to any of the other 11 group hubs for standings, fixtures and team profiles.
Group L FAQs
Who is in Group L at the 2026 World Cup?
Four teams: England (FIFA #4, Pot 1), Croatia (FIFA #11, Pot 2), Panama (FIFA #33, Pot 3), Ghana (FIFA #74, Pot 4). The top two advance to the Round of 32, with eight best-placed third teams across all 12 groups also progressing.
When does Group L play at World Cup 2026?
Group L's 6 matches run from June 17, 2026 to June 27, 2026. The opening match is England vs Croatia at Dallas Stadium, Arlington.
Who is the favourite to top Group L?
England (FIFA #4, Pot 1) is the top-ranked side in Group L. Croatia (FIFA #11, Pot 2) is the most credible second-place threat.
How does the third-placed Group L team advance to the Round of 32?
The 2026 World Cup expanded format awards Round of 32 places to the top two from each of the 12 groups (24 teams) plus the eight best-placed third-finishers across all 12 groups. Tiebreakers run in this order: points, goal difference, goals scored, then FIFA Fair Play points.