FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L

All you need to know about FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L: the four qualifying nations, the full 6-match schedule, the venues, and the route to the knockout stage.

The 4 Teams in Group L

  • England
  • Croatia
  • Ghana
  • Panama

Group L — Full 6-Match Schedule

  1. Wed Jun 17, 15:00 local — England vs Croatia — Group L, Matchday 1 — AT&T Stadium, Arlington (Dallas)
  2. Wed Jun 17, 19:00 local — Ghana vs Panama — Group L, Matchday 1 — BMO Field, Toronto
  3. Tue Jun 23, 16:00 local — England vs Ghana — Group L, Matchday 2 — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (Boston)
  4. Tue Jun 23, 19:00 local — Panama vs Croatia — Group L, Matchday 2 — BMO Field, Toronto
  5. Sat Jun 27, 17:00 local — Panama vs England — Group L, Matchday 3 — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (New York / New Jersey)
  6. Sat Jun 27, 17:00 local — Croatia vs Ghana — Group L, Matchday 3 — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

Group L Venues

  • AT&T Stadium (Arlington)
  • BMO Field (Toronto)
  • Gillette Stadium (Foxborough)
  • MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford)
  • Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)
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Last updated: May 2026 — FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11, 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L features England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama. They contest the group stage from June 11 to June 27, 2026, with 6 matches total. The top two teams advance directly to the Round of 32, and the third-placed team may also advance if they finish among the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.

Group L Squad Profile

Each team in Group L brings something different. The Group L opener and the closing matchday (June 27 for Groups A-L latest) are the most-watched moments. All 6 Group L matches will be played in the host cities listed above, spanning 2-3 time zones depending on the assigned venues.

How to Watch Group L Matches

Group L matches are broadcast worldwide by FIFA's official rights-holders. In the United States: FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). In the United Kingdom: BBC and ITV (both free). In Canada: TSN and RDS. For your specific country, see our How to Watch in [Country] guides.

Group L Knockout Stage Path

Group L winners proceed to the Round of 32 on June 28-July 3. The exact Round of 32 opponent depends on the bracket structure published by FIFA, which keeps top-seeded groups apart until the later rounds. Use our Bracket Maker or Team Path Simulator to predict where England, Croatia, and the other Group L teams will meet next.

Group L Third-Place Qualification

One critical change in the 2026 format: eight of the twelve third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. This means a 3-point return in Group L could be enough to advance — or it could mean elimination, depending on how the other 11 third-placed teams perform. Our Best Third Place Calculator shows the live cutline.

Group L Predictions & Storylines

The favorite to win Group L, based on April 2026 FIFA rankings, is England. The most likely runner-up is Croatia. Ghana and Panama compete for third place and potential best-third advancement. Watch for surprise results — Group L contains a mix of established powers and rising sides, and World Cup history shows upsets happen in almost every tournament.

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