Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland will commence their World Cup campaign against Croatia (Getty)England will commence their World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday 17 June at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with a kick-off time of 9pm BST. UK viewers can watch England's game against Croatia, who they faced in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, live on ITV1 and ITV X. England will also play Ghana on June 23 at the Gillette Stadium, Foxborough at 9pm BST. The Three Lions will then take on Panama at the MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford on June 27 at 10pm BST. Managed by Thomas Tuchel, England enter the tournament as one of the favourites after an unbeaten qualifying run. In fullWhen is England’s first game at World Cup 2026?Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
England’s World Cup fixtures – everything you need to know
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland will commence their World Cup campaign against Croatia (Getty)England will commence their World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday 17 June at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with a kick-off time of 9pm BST. UK viewers can watch England's game against Croatia, who they faced in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, live on ITV1 and ITV X. England will also play Ghana on June 23 at the Gillette Stadium, Foxborough at 9pm BST. The Three Lions will then take on Panama at the MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford on June 27 at 10pm BST. Managed by Thomas Tuchel, England enter the tournament as one of the favourites after an unbeaten qualifying run. In fullWhen is England’s first game at World Cup 2026?Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
