England at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP L · ENG · UEFA
England return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 17th appearance overall. They have won the tournament once.
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
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England's World Cup record
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 16 |
| Best finish | Champions (1966) |
| Titles | 1 |
England's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| England vs Croatia | JUN 17 · 20:00 UTC | AT&T Stadium |
| England vs Ghana | JUN 23 · 20:00 UTC | Gillette Stadium |
| Panama vs England | JUN 27 · 21:00 UTC | MetLife Stadium |
Who else is in Group L?
See the full Group L table and fixtures →
England at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are England in at the 2026 World Cup?
- England are in Group L, with Croatia, Ghana, Panama. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do England play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- England face Croatia on JUN 17 · 20:00 UTC at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX.
- How many World Cups have England won?
- England have won the World Cup once: Champions (1966).