When does England kick off? England's next FIFA World Cup 2026 match is England vs Panama on June 27, 2026, kicking off at 21:00 UTC. All England group-stage kickoff times are listed below and shown in your local timezone automatically.
England vs Croatia — June 17, 2026 · 20:00 UTC England vs Ghana — June 23, 2026 · 20:00 UTC England vs Panama — June 27, 2026 · 21:00 UTC What group is England in?
When does England play in the World Cup 2026?
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Frequently asked questions
When does England play in the World Cup 2026? England plays group-stage matches on Jun 17, Jun 23, Jun 27, 2026. England is in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama.
What group is England in? England is in Group L of the World Cup 2026, alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama.
Who does England play first? England opens their World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia on June 17, 2026 at NRG Stadium, Houston, TX.
Where does England play their World Cup 2026 matches? England plays at AT&T Stadium (Arlington), Estadio BBVA (Monterrey), NRG Stadium (Houston).
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