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England

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Sixty years. That is how long England have waited since Bobby Moore lifted the trophy in 1966, and the wait has shaped everything about this campaign. Losing the Euro 2024 final to Spain was the latest reminder that talent has rarely been the problem. So the Football Association turned to Thomas Tuchel, the German appointed in 2024 to do what a string of homegrown coaches could not, and he has rebuilt the team around a sharper attacking edge. Harry Kane still leads the line as captain and record scorer, with Jude Bellingham pulling the strings in midfield and Bukayo Saka stretching defences wide. In a Group L that includes Croatia, Ghana and Panama, topping the section is the realistic floor. The harder question is whether this generation can finally turn possession into a final.

Matches
L #22
Jun 17
FT
England
4 – 2
Croatia
AT&T STADIUM · DALLAS
L #46
Jun 23
FT
England
0 – 0
Ghana
GILLETTE STADIUM · BOSTON
L #67
Jun 27
FT
Panama
0 – 2
England
METLIFE STADIUM · NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY
R32 #80
Jul 1
FT
England
2 – 1
DR Congo
MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM · ATLANTA
R16 #92
Jul 6
SCHED
Mexico
England
ESTADIO AZTECA · MEXICO CITY

Standings · L

After matchday 3 of 3
#TeamMPWDLGDPTS
1ENG3210+47
2CRO320106
3GHA311104
4PAN3003-40
When does England play their first match?
England's opening match is on June 17, 2026 at 20:00 UTC against Croatia, played at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
Who are England's group rivals?
England is drawn into Group L of the 2026 tournament alongside Croatia, Ghana, Panama. Each team plays the other three once; the top two of every group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What group is England in?
England is in Group L. The group also features Croatia, Ghana, Panama.
How many matches will England play in the tournament?
England are scheduled to play 5 matches at this stage, starting with the group stage. They could play up to seven matches in total if they advance all the way to the final.
How can England advance from Group L?
England need to finish in the top two of Group L to qualify directly for the Round of 32, or among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Three points for a win, one for a draw, and goal difference is the first tiebreaker.