England are finally ready to join the World Cup party - and get underway with their opening game against Croatia in Group L tonight.

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.

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 15 : England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia in Arlington, Texas on Wednesday, a heavyweight Group L opener that could set the tone for…

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

Mirror Football spoke to Croatian journalist Tomislav Gabelic of 24Sata ahead of England's World Cup opener in Dallas on Wednesday evening

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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?

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

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

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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

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

England are finally ready to join the World Cup party - and get underway with their opening game against Croatia in Group L tonight.

Follow live updates and the latest coverage of the 2026 World Cup as England face Croatia in Thomas Tuchel’s debut, and Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal against DR Congo.