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
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 play in the Dallas area, Boston, and the New York area in the group stage. All times are Eastern.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, June 17 | England vs Croatia | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 4:00 PM | FOX / Telemundo |
| Tue, June 23 | England vs Ghana | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA | 4:00 PM | FOX / Telemundo |
| Sat, June 27 | England vs Panama | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 5:00 PM | FOX / Telemundo |
Want it on paper? Grab a printable World Cup schedule in your time zone, or the Eastern Time and Pacific Time versions.
How to Watch England vs Croatia
England vs Croatia kicks off Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET from AT&T Stadium near Dallas. In English, the match is on FOX, with streaming on the FOX Sports app and FOX One. In Spanish, it is on Telemundo. Every World Cup match airs across FOX and FS1, and select games stream free on Tubi.
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.
