England vs Croatia – World Cup 2026 Group Stage
England and Croatia meet again on the World Cup stage in a high-profile Group L opener at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Stream this heavyweight European clash live in HD & 4K quality with WatchWorldCup26.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kickoff is at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 12:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM GMT on June 17, 2026. In the UK, that is 8:00 PM BST.
The match is scheduled for AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, one of the major US venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The stadium has an official soccer tournament capacity of about 80,000.
Because the teams share significant recent tournament history. Croatia beat England in the 2018 World Cup semifinal, while England won their Euro 2020 meeting. That recent rivalry gives this Group L opener far more edge than a standard first-round match.
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England and Croatia are widely viewed as the strongest two teams in Group L, which also includes Ghana and Panama. A win here could be decisive in the race to finish first and secure a more favorable route into the knockout rounds.
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