Group L World Cup 2026: Schedule, Teams, Standings & Results
Group L World Cup 2026 features England, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. The group runs June 17 to 27. England opened against Croatia in Dallas.
Here is the bottom line. England and Ghana drew 0-0 and lead the group on four points each. Croatia beat Panama 1-0 to revive their campaign, and Panama are out. The race for the top two is tight.
Below you get the full schedule with ET kickoff times, live standings, and results. You also see how to watch every Group L game in the US.
Group L World Cup 2026 Teams
Four teams make up Group L, and the top is loaded. England bring depth and pressure. Croatia bring big-tournament pedigree. Ghana and Panama aim to upset the order. The FIFA rankings below show the final list before the tournament.
| Team | Confederation | FIFA Ranking | How They Qualified | Best World Cup Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏴 England | UEFA | 4 | European qualifying | Champions (1966) |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | UEFA | 11 | European qualifying | Runners-up (2018) |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | CONCACAF | 34 | North American qualifying | Group stage |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | CAF | 73 | African qualifying | Quarter-finals (2010) |
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Group L World Cup 2026 Schedule
Group L plays six matches over two weeks. England faced Croatia in the opener. The final two matches kick off at the same time on June 27.
All times below are Eastern Time (ET).
| Date | Match | Kickoff (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, June 17 | England 4-2 Croatia | 4:00 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| Wed, June 17 | Ghana 1-0 Panama | 7:00 p.m. | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Tue, June 23 | England 0-0 Ghana | 4:00 p.m. | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| Tue, June 23 | Panama 0-1 Croatia | 7:00 p.m. | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Sat, June 27 | Panama vs England | 5:00 p.m. | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Sat, June 27 | Croatia vs Ghana | 5:00 p.m. | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
Group L plays in the US and Canada. England’s games are in Dallas, Boston, and New Jersey, and Croatia vs Ghana is in Philadelphia. Toronto hosts the other two matches. The June 27 games kick off together.
Want the full picture? See the complete World Cup 2026 schedule for all 104 matches.
World Cup 2026 Group L Standings
The standings below update live as results come in. The top two teams advance. The best third-placed teams can also reach the round of 32. After matchday 2, England and Ghana lead on four points each, with England top on goal difference. Croatia are third on three after beating Panama, who are out.
FIFA changed the tiebreakers for 2026. If teams finish level on points, head-to-head results now come first. The order is head-to-head points, then head-to-head goal difference, then head-to-head goals scored. If teams are still level, FIFA uses overall goal difference, then overall goals scored, then the fair play record, and finally the FIFA ranking.
Group L Results
England beat Croatia 4-2 in a chaotic opener in Dallas. Harry Kane scored twice, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also on target, and Martin Baturina and Petar Musa replying for Croatia. In Toronto, Ghana edged Panama 1-0 as Caleb Yirenkyi struck deep in stoppage time.
On June 23, England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in Boston, with both teams moving to four points. Croatia kept their hopes alive with a 1-0 win over Panama in Toronto through Ante Budimir, a result that eliminated Panama.
Matchday 3 lands on June 27. Croatia vs Ghana is a straight shoot-out for a knockout place, while Panama vs England pairs the eliminated Panamanians with the group leaders. The latest scores appear in the results grid below.
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| 1 | England | 0–0 | 4–2 | |||
| 2 | Ghana | 1–0 | ||||
| 3 | Croatia | |||||
| 4 | Panama | 0–1 |
How to Watch Group L World Cup 2026 in the US
You have clear options in both English and Spanish. In English, watch on FOX and FS1. Select matches also stream free on the Tubi app.
In Spanish, watch on Telemundo and Universo. You can stream the Spanish feed on Peacock.
Croatia vs Ghana headlines June 27 as a straight fight for second place, with Panama vs England alongside. Both games kick off together, so qualification is decided in real time.
Ready to watch? See our full World Cup 2026 live stream guide for every viewing option.
Who will win Group L?
England are on course to win the group. A 4-2 win over Croatia and a 0-0 draw with Ghana leave them top on goal difference, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham leading under Thomas Tuchel.
Ghana have been the surprise, level with England on four points after holding them. Croatia revived their campaign by beating Panama and face Ghana for second place on June 27. Panama are out after losing twice.
FAQ About Group L World Cup 2026
Who is leading Group L at the 2026 World Cup?
England and Ghana lead Group L on four points each after a 0-0 draw, with England top on goal difference. Croatia are third on three points after beating Panama 1-0, and Panama are out. The live table above shows the current order.
Have England won the World Cup?
Yes, but only once. England won the World Cup in 1966, on home soil, and have not won it since, a 60-year wait. Under coach Thomas Tuchel, they opened 2026 with a 4-2 win over Croatia, then drew 0-0 with Ghana to stay top of Group L.
How have Croatia done at recent World Cups?
Croatia have been remarkable. They reached the World Cup final in 2018 and finished third in 2022, a huge feat for a nation of under four million people. After losing 4-2 to England, they beat Panama 1-0 to revive their 2026 campaign, with Luka Modrić still driving them.
What is Ghana’s best World Cup result?
Ghana’s best run came in 2010, when they reached the quarter-finals, denied a semifinal place by a late Luis Suárez handball. Ranked 73rd, Ghana beat Panama 1-0 and then held England to a 0-0 draw to sit level on points at the top of Group L.
Have England and Croatia met at a World Cup before?
Yes. Croatia knocked England out of the 2018 World Cup, winning their semifinal 2-1 after extra time. The two were drawn together again in Group L, and this time England got revenge with a 4-2 win on June 17.
What channel is Group L on in the US?
In English, Group L matches air on FOX and FS1. Select games stream free on Tubi. In Spanish, watch on Telemundo and Universo, or stream the Spanish feed on Peacock.
Group L World Cup 2026 has England and Ghana level at the top, Croatia chasing second after reviving their campaign, and Panama eliminated. The group ends on June 27 across the US and Canada.
Bookmark this page for live standings and results. Catch every Group L match on FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and Peacock.
