World Cup 2026 Group L Guide
Group L features England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama. This page covers the teams, fixtures, likely qualifiers, favourite to top the group and the venues where Group L matches will be played.
Group L fixtures
- England vs Croatia — June 17, 2026 — AT&T Stadium, Arlington
- Ghana vs Panama — June 17, 2026 — BMO Field, Toronto
- England vs Ghana — June 23, 2026 — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
- Panama vs Croatia — June 23, 2026 — BMO Field, Toronto
- Panama vs England — June 27, 2026 — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
- Croatia vs Ghana — June 27, 2026 — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Current Group Standings
Pre-tournament table shown before the first Group Stage matches are played.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Panama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group L betting analysis
England enter Group L as the strongest team on ranking and tournament profile, while Croatia look best placed to challenge for the second automatic qualification place. Panama are the side to watch for a price move if they start the group with a positive result.
For betting purposes, the most attractive markets are usually group winner, top-two qualification and the individual match odds after the first round of fixtures.
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Who is in Group L for the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Group L includes England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama. Each team plays three matches in a round-robin format.
Who will qualify from Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
On paper, England and Croatia look like the likeliest teams to progress from Group L, although third-place qualification still matters in the 48-team format.
Who are the favourites to win Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
England begin as the favourites to win Group L. Croatia look like the main challengers, while Panama could become the value side if the opening fixture goes their way.
Where will the matches for Group L of the World Cup be played?
Group L matches will be played across these host venues: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, BMO Field, Toronto, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
How does qualification from Group L work?
The top two teams in Group L qualify automatically for the Round of 32, while a third-placed side can still advance if it finishes among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.