Group L, containing England, on screen after the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, United States. England have been drawn to face Croatia, Panama and Ghana in the 2026 World Cup group stage. Picture date: Friday December 5, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Sam Corum/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia at 9pm on June 17 (PA Wire)

England will begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia at 9pm GMT on June 17 at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas.

After the World Cup draw was made on Friday in which England were placed in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama.

A separate broadcast was held on Saturday to reveal the kick-off times and venues for every World Cup team in the group stage.

England’s second group game against Ghana will also kick off at 9pm GMT, but the game will be played at Gillette Stadium in Boston on June 23.

England’s final group game against Panama will be played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at 10pm GMT on June 27.

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England’s World Cup fixtures – kick-offs times shown in the image are local time (FIFA)

Speaking after the draw was made, Tuchel described England’s draw as ‘tough’ and insisted ‘no one can be underestimated’.

We have Croatia and Ghana, two regulars in World Cups, and we have Panama,’ Tuchel said.

England’s World Cup fixtures

England vs Croatia | June 17 | 9pm GMT

England vs Ghana | June 23 | 9pm GMT

England vs Panama | June 27 | 10pm GMT

‘I don’t know much about Panama but we will know everything about them when the tournament starts.

‘For me personally, even in Champions League, you have to focus on the group – the group is always the most difficult and we want to escape and we want to win the group. It’s a tough one.

‘No one should be underestimated. Of course, Croatia is the standout name [and] the highest-ranked team from Pot 2 that we got into our group. It’s a difficult opener against Croatia. We take it from here.

‘Ghana is always full of talent and can always surprise and has a big history in World Cup football. Also, Panama will try to make the most in the underdog role. No one can be underestimated, everyone deserves the fullest respect and we will show that.’

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