- Stage
- Group L
- Date
- Capacity
- 46K
- 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)
Tue, Jun 23, 7:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Tue, Jun 23, 4:00 PM
Mexico City
Tue, Jun 23, 5:00 PM
London (UK)
Wed, Jun 24, 12:00 AM
The teams
Venue: BMO Field
FIFA tournament name Toronto Stadium — capacity 45,500, open-air. The match is hosted in Toronto.
Transit on match day
GO Transit Exhibition station + 5-min walk; or TTC streetcars from Downtown (~25 min)
Climate (June 2026)
Mild — 15-25°C, occasional rain
Airports
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) · Billy Bishop (YTZ)
Where to stay
Downtown Toronto, Distillery District, Kensington Market
Full travel guide: Toronto 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 27 · 21:00 UTC
Panama vs England
Group L Jun 27 · 21:00 UTC
Croatia vs Ghana
Other matches on
3 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group K 02:00 UTC (next day) · Guadalajara Stadium
Colombia vs DR Congo
Group K 17:00 UTC · Houston Stadium
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Group L 20:00 UTC · Boston Stadium
England vs Ghana
Other matches at BMO Field
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group B Jun 12 · 19:00 UTC
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group L Jun 17 · 23:00 UTC
Ghana vs Panama
Group E Jun 20 · 20:00 UTC
Germany vs Ivory Coast
Group I Jun 26 · 19:00 UTC
Senegal vs Iraq
R32 Jul 2 · 23:00 UTC
Group K runner-up vs Group L runner-up
Panama vs Croatia — FAQ
When is Panama vs Croatia kicking off?
June 23, 2026 at 23:00 UTC (BMO Field local time depends on the city).
Where is Panama vs Croatia being played?
BMO Field (FIFA tournament name: Toronto Stadium) in Toronto. Capacity 45,500, 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 Panama's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. TVMax · RPC is the primary broadcaster in Panama.
How do I get to BMO Field on match day?
GO Transit Exhibition station + 5-min walk; or TTC streetcars from Downtown (~25 min)
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): Tue, Jun 23, 7:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Tue, Jun 23, 4:00 PM · Mexico City: Tue, Jun 23, 5:00 PM · London (UK): Wed, Jun 24, 12:00 AM