England open their 2026 World Cup against Croatia on June 17, the start of a Group L that also features Ghana and Panama. Here is England’s full schedule, how to watch every match, and what to know about the group.
England at the 2026 World Cup
Knockouts: England advanced to the Quarterfinals and face Norway on Saturday, July 11, 2026 (5:00 PM ET). See the full 2026 World Cup knockout bracket.
England arrive chasing a first World Cup title since 1966, and are drawn in Group L with Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. Under head coach Thomas Tuchel, who won all eight qualifiers without conceding a goal, the Three Lions are led by Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham. Their group games run through the Dallas area, Boston, and the New York area. For the official squad and team news, see the official FIFA World Cup site.
England 2026 World Cup Schedule
England won Group L, then battled through the knockout rounds, including a 10-man classic against Mexico. Here is every England match with the result.
| Date (ET) | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jun 17 | England vs Croatia | W 4-2 |
| Tue, Jun 23 | England vs Ghana | D 0-0 |
| Sat, Jun 27 | England vs Panama | W 2-0 |
| Wed, Jul 1 | Round of 32: England vs DR Congo | W 2-1 |
| Sun, Jul 5 | Round of 16: England vs Mexico | W 3-2 |
| Sat, Jul 11 | Quarterfinal: England vs Norway | 5:00 PM ET |
For every kickoff in your time zone, grab the printable World Cup schedule in Eastern Time or Pacific Time.
How to Watch England vs Norway
England face Norway in the quarterfinals on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. In the United States the match airs on FOX in English and on Telemundo and Peacock in Spanish, with streaming on the FOX Sports app and Tubi. England reached the last eight by surviving a 10-man 3-2 classic against Mexico, with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane leading the way against Erling Haaland and Norway.
More 2026 World Cup Resources
- 2026 England World Cup Schedule and Printable
- 2026 England World Cup Roster
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Hub: Groups, Bracket, and Schedule
- 2026 World Cup Bracket With Groups Filled In (Printable PDF)
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Standings
England 2026 World Cup FAQ
What group is England in at the 2026 World Cup?
England are in Group L with Croatia, Ghana, and Panama.
When is England’s first 2026 World Cup game?
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, against Croatia at AT&T Stadium near Dallas, at 4:00 PM ET.
What channel is England vs Croatia on?
FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish, with streaming on the FOX Sports app and FOX One.
When did England last win the World Cup?
England won their only World Cup in 1966, on home soil.
