- Stage
- Group L
- Date
- Capacity
- 68K
- Roof
- Open
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Sat, Jun 27, 5:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00 PM
Mexico City
Sat, Jun 27, 3:00 PM
London (UK)
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00 PM
The teams
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
FIFA tournament name Philadelphia Stadium — capacity 67,500, open-air. The match is hosted in Philadelphia.
Transit on match day
SEPTA Broad Street Line directly to AT&T Station next to Lincoln Financial Field (~10 min from Center City)
Climate (June 2026)
Warm, humid — 18-29°C
Airports
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Where to stay
Center City, Old City, Fishtown
Full travel guide: Philadelphia World Cup 2026 host city →
Group L standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🏴 England | #4 |
| 2 | 🇭🇷 Croatia | #11 |
| 3 | 🇵🇦 Panama | #33 |
| 4 | 🇬🇭 Ghana | #74 |
Other Group L fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group L Jun 17 · 23:00 UTC
Ghana vs Panama
Group L Jun 17 · 20:00 UTC
England vs Croatia
Group L Jun 23 · 20:00 UTC
England vs Ghana
Group L Jun 23 · 23:00 UTC
Panama vs Croatia
Group L Jun 27 · 21:00 UTC
Panama vs England
Other matches on
5 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group J 02:00 UTC (next day) · Kansas City Stadium
Algeria vs Austria
Group J 02:00 UTC (next day) · Dallas Stadium
Jordan vs Argentina
Group L 21:00 UTC · New York New Jersey Stadium
Panama vs England
Group K 23:30 UTC · Miami Stadium
Colombia vs Portugal
Group K 23:30 UTC · Atlanta Stadium
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan
Other matches at Lincoln Financial Field
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group E Jun 14 · 23:00 UTC
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador
Group C Jun 19 · 00:30 UTC (next day)
Brazil vs Haiti
Group I Jun 22 · 21:00 UTC
France vs Iraq
Group E Jun 25 · 20:00 UTC
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast
R16 Jul 4 · 21:00 UTC
Winner of Match 74 vs Winner of Match 77
Croatia vs Ghana — FAQ
When is Croatia vs Ghana kicking off?
June 27, 2026 at 21:00 UTC (Lincoln Financial Field local time depends on the city).
Where is Croatia vs Ghana being played?
Lincoln Financial Field (FIFA tournament name: Philadelphia Stadium) in Philadelphia. Capacity 67,500, open-air.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group L fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Croatia's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. HRT · Nova TV is the primary broadcaster in Croatia.
How do I get to Lincoln Financial Field on match day?
SEPTA Broad Street Line directly to AT&T Station next to Lincoln Financial Field (~10 min from Center City)
Who else is in Group L?
England, Croatia, Panama, Ghana. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Sat, Jun 27, 5:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Sat, Jun 27, 2:00 PM · Mexico City: Sat, Jun 27, 3:00 PM · London (UK): Sat, Jun 27, 10:00 PM