Which teams are in Group L at World Cup 2026?

Group L consists of England, Croatia, Panama, Ghana.

How do teams advance from Group L?

The top 2 teams from Group L advance automatically to the Round of 32. Additionally, the 8 best third-placed teams from all 12 groups also progress.

How many matches are in Group L?

There are 6 matches in Group L — every team plays each other once across 3 matchdays.

All Groups

Group Stage

Group L

England face old nemesis Croatia in what could be a repeat of the 2018 semifinal.

Group Standings

#	Team	Form
1	England	-
2	Croatia	-
3	Panama	-
4	Ghana	-

Advances to Round of 32

Group Fixtures

Matchday 1

England

Croatia

Jun 17 · 20:00 UTC · Dallas

Ghana

Panama

Jun 17 · 23:00 UTC · Toronto

Matchday 2

England

Ghana

Jun 23 · 20:00 UTC · Boston

Panama

Croatia

Jun 23 · 23:00 UTC · Toronto

Matchday 3

Panama

England

Jun 27 · 21:00 UTC · New York

Croatia

Ghana

Jun 27 · 21:00 UTC · Philadelphia

Key Matches to Watch

England vs Croatia

Panama vs Ghana

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Group L

Group Standings

Group Fixtures

Key Matches to Watch

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