England’s World Cup 2026 fixtures: Group opponents, dates and venues after draw confirmed
England’s World Cup 2026 opponents revealed
- England have been drawn into Group L for the 2026 World Cup, where they will face Croatia, Panama, and Ghana.
- Croatia, a familiar opponent, previously knocked England out of the 2018 World Cup at the semi-final stage.
- As one of the top-ranked nations, England was placed in Pot 1 for the draw, alongside the three host countries.
- Should England win their group, their high ranking means they would not encounter teams such as Argentina, Spain, or France until at least the semi-finals.
- England's group stage fixtures are scheduled for 17 June against Croatia, 23 June against Ghana, and 27 June against Panama, with specific venues and kick-off times to be confirmed.