England
England enter Group L as a UEFA representative with clear qualification ambitions. With 16 World Cup appearance(s) and a current FIFA ranking of #4, they are expected to challenge for a top-two finish.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L includes England, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. This page covers the full Group L schedule, standings, teams, fixtures, and qualification picture in one place.
Group L Schedule
View All Matches →Below is the full 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L fixture list, including match dates, kickoff times, opponents, and venues.
June 17 • 20:00 UTC
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England0 - 0
Croatia
June 17 • 23:00 UTC
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Ghana0 - 0
Panama
June 23 • 20:00 UTC
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England0 - 0
Ghana
June 23 • 23:00 UTC
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Panama0 - 0
Croatia
June 27 • 21:00 UTC
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Panama0 - 0
England
June 27 • 21:00 UTC
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Croatia0 - 0
GhanaGroup L Standings
View All Standings →This Group L standings table tracks matches played, wins, draws, losses, goal difference, and points. It helps fans follow the qualification race as the group stage develops.
Group L
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Panama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group L Teams
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Croatia enter Group L as a UEFA representative with clear qualification ambitions. With 6 World Cup appearance(s) and a current FIFA ranking of #11, they are expected to challenge for a top-two finish.
Ghana
Ghana enter Group L as a CAF representative with clear qualification ambitions. With 5 World Cup appearance(s) and a current FIFA ranking of #72, they are expected to challenge for a top-two finish.
Panama
Panama enter Group L as a CONCACAF representative with clear qualification ambitions. With 2 World Cup appearance(s) and a current FIFA ranking of #33, they are expected to challenge for a top-two finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group L includes England, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama.
The top two teams in the group qualify directly for the Round of 32. Third-place teams are also compared across groups, and some advance as best third-placed teams.
Yes. In the 48-team format, eight of the twelve third-placed teams move on to the Round of 32 based on official ranking criteria.
All Group L fixtures are shown in the Schedule section above, including date, kickoff time, and venue link for each match.