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World Cup 2026 · Group L · FIFA #4
England
- Group
- L
- FIFA Rank
- #4
- Pot
- 1
- Formation
- 4-2-3-1
Group L · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🏴 England | #4 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇭🇷 Croatia | #11 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇵🇦 Panama | #33 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇬🇭 Ghana | #74 | 4 |
England's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 20:00 UTC
🏴 England vs 🇭🇷 Croatia
Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium)
· Arlington · capacity 80,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Croatia's team page →
Matchday 2 · 20:00 UTC
🏴 England vs 🇬🇭 Ghana
Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium)
· Foxborough · capacity 65,000 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Ghana's team page →
Matchday 3 · 21:00 UTC
🇵🇦 Panama vs 🏴 England
New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium)
· East Rutherford · capacity 82,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Panama's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-2-3-1 ↔ 4-3-3 with inverted full-back
Pivot
Declan Rice
Attacking focus
Jude Bellingham · Harry Kane
Identity
Tuchel's pressing identity grafted onto the Bellingham-Kane spine
Key players
Jude Bellingham
Harry Kane
Declan Rice
Bukayo Saka
England at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 17 (incl. 2026) | Champion (×1) |
How to watch England
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: BBC · ITV
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Read more about England
England World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does England play their first World Cup 2026 match?
England's tournament begins Jun 17, 2026 against Croatia at Dallas Stadium, Arlington (20:00 UTC).
Who is England's coach at World Cup 2026?
Thomas Tuchel.
What group is England in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group L with Croatia, Panama, Ghana.
What is England's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#4 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 1.
Has England ever reached a World Cup Champion?
England's best finish is Champion. They have appeared at 17 World Cups including 2026.
Who is England's captain at World Cup 2026?
Harry Kane.
Where can I watch England's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; BBC · ITV in England.