2026 FIFA World Cup Group L
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Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 17 to 27, 2026.[1] The group consists of England, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. The top two teams, possibly along with the third-placed team, will advance to the round of 32.[2]
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  England |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 |  Croatia |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 |  Ghana |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible knockout stage based on ranking |
| 4 |  Panama |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
In the round of 32:[2]
- The winner of Group L will advance to play the third-placed team of Group E, Group H, Group I, Group J, or Group K.
- The runner-up of Group L will advance to play the runner-up of Group K.
- The third-placed team of Group L might advance to play the winner of Group K (if one of the eight best third-placed teams from the group stage).
Matches
All times listed are local.[1]
England vs Croatia
The teams have previously met in eleven previous matches, including a 2–1 semi-final win in 2018 for Croatia to advance to their first ever final.[5] Their most recent meeting was in the UEFA Euro 2020 group stage, with England winning 1–0.[6]
Ghana vs Panama
The two teams have never met before.
England vs Ghana
England has faced Ghana previously only once, a 1–1 friendly draw in 2011.[7]
Panama vs Croatia
The two teams have never met before.
Panama vs England
The teams have only met once prior, when England defeated debutant Panama 6–1 in a group stage match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.[8]
Croatia vs Ghana
The two teams have never met before.
