When does Croatia open the group stage?

June 17, 2026 against England at Dallas Stadium (Dallas) in Dallas.

When is Croatia's second group match?

June 23, 2026 against Panama at Toronto Stadium (Toronto) in Toronto.

How much time does Croatia get between group matches?

6 days separate the opener and second match, and 4 days separate the second match and the group closer.

How many cities does Croatia use in the group stage?

Croatia play in 3 cities: Dallas, Toronto, Philadelphia.

When does Croatia close the group stage?

June 27, 2026 against Ghana at Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia) in Philadelphia.

Group L

Croatia

Croatia are in Group L with England, Ghana, Panama. Their verified group route starts against England in Dallas, continues with Panama in Toronto, and closes against Ghana in Philadelphia.

Group L · UEFA side. The group route moves through Dallas, Toronto, Philadelphia, with Croatia opening against England and closing against Ghana.

Group facts

Group

Group L

Confederation

UEFA

Opponents

England, Ghana, Panama

First match

June 17, 2026

Last match

June 27, 2026

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Quick team snapshot

Croatia take a three-city route through Dallas, Toronto, Philadelphia during the group stage.

Opening match: June 17, 2026 against England in Dallas.
Travel path: Dallas -> Toronto -> Philadelphia.
Closing match: June 27, 2026 against Ghana in Philadelphia.
Group-stage window: 10 days from the opener to the closer.

Group-stage route

Opener: Croatia vs England preview · 2026-06-17 · Dallas Stadium (Dallas)
Second match: Panama · 2026-06-23 · Toronto Stadium (Toronto)
Group closer: Ghana · 2026-06-27 · Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia)

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Related matches to watch

England vs Croatia · June 17, 2026 · Dallas Stadium

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FAQ

When does Croatia open the group stage?: June 17, 2026 against England at Dallas Stadium (Dallas) in Dallas.
When is Croatia's second group match?: June 23, 2026 against Panama at Toronto Stadium (Toronto) in Toronto.
How much time does Croatia get between group matches?: 6 days separate the opener and second match, and 4 days separate the second match and the group closer.
How many cities does Croatia use in the group stage?: Croatia play in 3 cities: Dallas, Toronto, Philadelphia.
When does Croatia close the group stage?: June 27, 2026 against Ghana at Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia) in Philadelphia.