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England at World Cup 2026

Group L

England arrive at World Cup 2026 with one of the deepest attacking pools in international football and genuine expectations of a long run. Watch every England match live in HD & 4K with WatchWorldCup26.

Frequently Asked Questions

England are in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. Their group-stage campaign runs from June 15 to June 25, 2026.

Thomas Tuchel is set to lead England into the 2026 World Cup. His reputation for tactical flexibility and knockout-game preparation is a major reason England are viewed as serious contenders.

England's core stars include Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden, and Declan Rice. The wider squad depth is also excellent, giving England options in nearly every position.

England have won the FIFA World Cup once, in 1966. They also reached the semi-finals in 1990 and 2018 and arrived at 2026 with one of the strongest squads in the tournament.

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Yes, England have the talent and depth to win the tournament. Whether they do so will likely depend on defensive solidity, midfield balance, and how efficiently they manage the biggest knockout matches against fellow elite nations.

YearHostResultMatchesW-D-LGoals
2022QatarQuarter-finals53-1-113:4
2018Russia4th Place73-1-312:8
2014BrazilGroup Stage30-1-22:4
2010South AfricaRound of 1641-2-13:5
2006GermanyQuarter-finals53-2-06:2
2002Korea/JapanQuarter-finals52-2-16:3
1998FranceRound of 1642-1-17:4
1990Italy4th Place73-3-17:4
1986MexicoQuarter-finals53-0-27:3
1982SpainSecond Group Stage53-2-06:1
1
World Cup Titles
17
Total Appearances
Winners (1966)
Best Finish
106
All-Time WC Goals
Gary Lineker (10)
Top WC Scorer
4th
FIFA Ranking