England enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 as one of the tournament favourites, ranked #4 in the world by FIFA. The Three Lions are placed in Group L alongside Croatia (#11), Ghana (#73), and Panama (#34). England will look to go one step further than their Euro 2024 final and EURO 2020 final appearances and lift the World Cup for the first time since 1966.
England live scores, match events, Group L standings, and knockout bracket
Open Live Tracker โ| Team | FIFA Rank | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England | #4 | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| ๐ญ๐ท Croatia | #11 | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| ๐ต๐ฆ Panama | #34 | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| ๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana | #73 | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
England won the FIFA World Cup once, in 1966, as hosts at Wembley Stadium. They have appeared in 16 World Cups and reached the semi-finals in 1990 and the quarter-finals multiple times since. At the 2018 World Cup they reached the semi-finals; at Euro 2020 and Euro 2024 they reached the final.
The 2026 World Cup, with Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka leading a golden generation, represents England's best shot at a second World Cup in 60 years.
England is in Group L with Croatia, Ghana, and Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
England's first World Cup 2026 fixture is June 17 vs Panama at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (5:00 PM ET).