There are four teams in Group L competing at the Fifa World Cup 2026

England have named their starting XI for the 2026 World Cup opener against Croatia, deploying a 4-2-3-1 formation with Kane, Bellingham, Saka, and Rice.

Thomas Tuchel will lead England out in his first major match as the Three Lions boss against Croatia in Group L of the 2026 World Cup

It's finally England's turn to play their first World Cup game of the 2026 tournament against Croatia on Wednesday. Who do you think will win?

England's World Cup quest to emulate the glory of 1966 will begin on Wednesday night as Thomas Tuchel's side face Croatia in Texas.

A repeat of the 2018 World Cup semifinal kicks off Group L.

Les vice-champions d'Europe anglais entrent en piste mercredi dans le groupe L, face à la Croatie, à Dallas.

p L is not much of a tricky affair with both England and Croatia highly favoured to advance from the group. The only two discussions are; who will top the group between the…

Title contenders England begin their FIFA World Cup campaign against familiar foes Croatia in Group L in Dallas.

Join our writers for updates as the opening round of the group stage concludes with four more games, including England v Croatia

The FIFA World Cup 2026 opens on Wednesday with four intriguing group-stage matches as different nations begin their quest for victory. England face Croatia in the clash, while…

England finally get their World Cup campaign under way against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday after lengthy preparation under the watchful eye of Thomas Tuchel

There are four teams in Group L competing at the Fifa World Cup 2026

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Luka Modric, Antoine Semenyo and Ismael Diaz are out to dampen England’s spirits

England coach Thomas Tuchel said he expected former Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić and Manchester City's Mateo Kovačić to still be the "heartbeat" of the Croatian side. #EuropeNews

Follow live as England's World Cup begins with a tasty Group L clash with Croatia.