1. What group are England in for the World Cup 2026?

Group L, with Croatia, Ghana and Panama. England were drawn from Pot 1, Croatia from Pot 2, Panama from Pot 3 and Ghana from Pot 4.

2. When and where are England's three group matches?

England v Croatia on Wednesday 17 June at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, 9:00 pm BST. England v Ghana on Tuesday, 23 June at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, 9:00 pm BST. Panama v England on Saturday 27 June at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, 10:00 pm BST.

3. What are the UK kick-off times for England's group matches?

All three England group fixtures fall in UK prime time. Croatia and Ghana both kick off at 9:00 pm BST on a Wednesday and a Tuesday, respectively. Panama kicks off at 10:00 pm BST on a Saturday. No early-morning kick-offs in the group stage for UK viewers.

4. What is England's knockout path if they win Group L?

Round of 32 Match 80 on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta against the third-placed team from Group E, H, I, J or K. Round of 16 Match 92 on Monday 6 July UK time at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City against the winner of Match 79.

5. Which England group match will be hardest to get tickets for?

17 June England v Croatia in Arlington is likely to be one of the strongest-demand Group L matches. It is England's tournament opener, the Croatia fixture is a 2018 semi-final rematch, and general demand for an opening match always runs higher than second or third group games. Opening fixtures often attract stronger resale demand.

6. Can I buy England World Cup tickets from the UK?

Yes. The tournament-organiser's primary Last-Minute Sales Phase opened on 1 April 2026 on a first-come, first-served basis. The tournament-organiser resale platform reopened on 2 April 2026 for fan-to-fan resale, with listings subject to platform, federal and local rules.

7. Do I need an ESTA to travel to England's matches?

Most UK citizens travelling to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program need an approved ESTA before travel, unless they require a visa or are otherwise ineligible. The ESTA fee is now $40, applied through the US Customs and Border Protection site.

8. Could England tickets be voided if I buy from the wrong place?

Tickets bought from unverified sellers may be voided at the gate, with buyers refused entry. Anonymous social media posts, Facebook groups, fan forums and unverified classified sellers carry the highest risk. Screenshots of tickets are not valid.

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World Cup 2026 England Fan Guide: Group, Fixtures, Ticket Strategy

World Cup 2026 England guide: all three Group L fixtures vs Croatia, Ghana and Panama, UK kick-off times, knockout path and ticket strategy.

EAEapen AlexanderUpdated 20 May 2026/12 min read

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Eapen Alexander

I am a football writer, content chief and marketing executive at 1BoxOffice, covering the major European, South American leagues, and International Football with total objectivity on everything bar the case for Messi.