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2026 England World Cup Schedule

2026 England World Cup Schedule

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The England national soccer team is set to compete in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Below is the complete England 2026 World Cup schedule, including match dates, kickoff times (Eastern Time), opponents, venues, and TV broadcast information.

Group L – England Matches

DateTime (ET)OpponentVenueTV
Wednesday, June 17, 20264:00 PM ETvs. CroatiaAT&T Stadium – Arlington, TXFOX
Tuesday, June 23, 20264:00 PM ETvs. GhanaGillette Stadium – Foxborough, MAFOX
Saturday, June 27, 20265:00 PM ETvs. PanamaMetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, NJFOX

Full Group L Schedule

All six Group L matches, including games not involving England:

DateTime (ET)MatchVenueTV
Wednesday, June 17, 20267:00 PM ETGhana vs. PanamaBMO Field – Toronto, CanadaFS1
Tuesday, June 23, 20267:00 PM ETPanama vs. CroatiaBMO Field – Toronto, CanadaFOX
Saturday, June 27, 20265:00 PM ETCroatia vs. GhanaLincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, PAFS1

Download the England 2026 World Cup Schedule

Download a printable version of the England 2026 World Cup schedule in Excel or PDF format:

About England at the 2026 World Cup

England enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup looking to make a deep run in the tournament. Group L features England, Croatia, Panama, and Ghana. The top two teams from each group advance to the Round of 32. Keep this page bookmarked for the latest England World Cup schedule updates.

England Knockout Round Schedule

Knockout round matchups will be determined after group stage play concludes. England must finish in the top two of Group L — or qualify as one of the best third-place finishers — to advance. We’ll update this table with opponents, times, and venues as they are confirmed.

StageDateTime (ET)OpponentVenueTV / Stream
Round of 32TBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
Round of 16TBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
QuarterfinalTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
SemifinalTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
FinalJul 19TBDTBDMetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, NJTBD

Want the full picture? Check out our complete 2026 World Cup schedule covering all 48 teams and every group stage match.

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England 2026 World Cup FAQ

What group is England in at the 2026 World Cup?

England is in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana, and Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

When does England play their first game at the 2026 World Cup?

England opens the tournament on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET against Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.

Where does England play at the 2026 World Cup?

England plays at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX (June 17), Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA (June 23), and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ (June 27).

Who are England’s opponents in Group L at the 2026 World Cup?

England faces Croatia on June 17, Ghana on June 23, and Panama on June 27 in Group L group stage play.

Can I download a printable England 2026 World Cup schedule?

Yes! A free printable PDF of England’s complete 2026 World Cup schedule is available above, including all group stage kickoff times, venues, and knockout round placeholders.

Watch every 2026 FIFA World Cup match live on Fox Sports.

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