Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings together England, 2018 finalist Croatia, Panama, and a Ghana side returning to the World Cup after missing 2022. The matches split across East Coast U.S. venues and a pair of Toronto fixtures, opening on Wednesday, June 17, with England taking on Croatia at AT&T Stadium in a rematch of the 2018 semifinal, then closing with simultaneous matches on Saturday, June 27, when England meets Panama at MetLife Stadium and Croatia faces Ghana in Philadelphia.
To help you follow every match, we built a free Group L 2026 World Cup Printable Schedule (PDF). The low-ink design fits all 6 group-stage games plus the full knockout round dates on a single sheet, so you can pin it to the fridge and still read it from across the room.
Group L Match Schedule and Standings
Four of the six Group L matches are at U.S. East Coast venues, with the schedule rotating through AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, and Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Two matches travel north to BMO Field in Toronto. The top two finishers automatically advance to the knockout rounds, while the third-place team will hope to finish among the eight best thirds across all 12 groups to grab one of the remaining Round of 32 spots.
Group L 2026 World Cup Schedule
All times listed in US Eastern Time (ET).
| Date | Matchup | Venue | Kickoff (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jun 17 | England vs Croatia | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | 4:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Wed, Jun 17 | Panama vs Ghana | BMO Field, Toronto | 7:00 PM ET | FS1 |
| Tue, Jun 23 | England vs Ghana | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough | 4:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Tue, Jun 23 | Croatia vs Panama | BMO Field, Toronto | 7:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Sat, Jun 27 | England vs Panama | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford | 5:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Sat, Jun 27 | Croatia vs Ghana | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | 5:00 PM ET | FS1 |
All US English-language coverage on the FOX family of networks. Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo. The two final matchday games on June 27 kick off at the same time, which is standard FIFA practice to keep results unknown until both games are underway.
The Path to the Final: Group L Knockout Scenarios
The group stage does not end Group L’s run on June 27. The top two finishers, plus a possible third-place advancer, move into the single-elimination Round of 32. Here is the path a Group L team must take to reach the final in New York/New Jersey:
- Round of 32: July 2 – July 7, 2026
- Round of 16: July 9 – July 12, 2026
- Quarterfinals: July 14 – July 15, 2026
- Semifinals: July 17 – July 18, 2026
- World Cup Final: July 19, 2026 (MetLife Stadium)
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Download the Group L Printable World Cup Schedule (PDF)
Our low-ink printable PDF is built to be sharp and easy to read while saving your printer cartridges. It includes the Group L schedule followed by the full knockout round dates, all on a single sheet for easy tracking.
2026 World Cup Resources and Hub
Stay updated with everything happening across the tournament. Check out our specialized guides:
- 2026 World Cup Portal Hub: Every team, every group, one page.
- Printable 2026 World Cup Bracket: The full 48-team master bracket.
- Printable 2026 World Cup Brackets Groups Filled In: The 48-team bracket with all groups pre-filled.
- Ink Saver 2026 World Cup Bracket: Black and white designs for easier printing.
Frequently Asked Questions (Group L World Cup Schedule)
- Where are the Group L games being played? Four of the six matches are at U.S. East Coast venues (AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, and Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia). Two matches are at BMO Field in Toronto. For a stadium-by-stadium breakdown, check the official FIFA venue guide.
- Which two teams are favorites to win Group L? Based on current FIFA rankings, England and Croatia are the projected leaders, with the Three Lions seeking redemption after their 2018 semifinal loss to Croatia and the Croats led by Luka Modric in his final World Cup. Ghana returns after missing 2022 and brings African Cup pedigree, while Panama makes its second World Cup appearance and will fight for the third-place advancer slot.
- Can I get a printable schedule for just Group L? Yes. We offer a free, low-ink printable PDF of the Group L 6-match schedule (plus knockout round dates) right here at SportsBrackets.net. Use the red download button above.
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