England's group schedule is below, with the opponent order, local kickoff windows, venues, and preview links in one place.

England start against Croatia on June 17, 2026 at Dallas Stadium (Dallas). The group closes with France vs England on July 18, 2026.

Use the fixture list as the result archive, then open a match card when you want the deeper read on one game.

England fixture list

8 matches

Group L - Match 67

Panama vs England

June 27, 2026New York New Jersey Stadium (New York/New Jersey)
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Venue localJune 27, 2026, 5:00 PM, New York/New Jersey

Final - Panama 0-2 England

Fixture Details

Round of 16 - Match 92

Mexico vs England

July 5, 2026Estadio Azteca (Mexico City)
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Venue localJuly 5, 2026, 6:00 PM, Mexico City

Final - Mexico 2-3 England

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Third Place - Match 103

France vs England

July 18, 2026Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens)
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Venue localJuly 18, 2026, 5:00 PM, Miami Gardens

Final - France 4-6 England

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What to watch

Matchday guide

Opening test

England vs Croatia sets the first table marker for England in Group L.

Second match

England vs Ghana is the quick adjustment point before the group closes.

Group closer

France vs England arrives on July 18, 2026, when simultaneous-group pressure can change the route.

FAQ

When is England's first World Cup 2026 match?

England's first World Cup 2026 match is England vs Croatia on June 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM local.

Who does England play in the group stage?

England play Croatia, Ghana, Panama, DR Congo, Mexico, Norway, Argentina, France in Group L.

Where can I see England match previews?

Open the fixture cards on this page when a match preview is available, or use the full matches page for the complete 104-match schedule.