England secured a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening Group L match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, easing the pressure ahead of their next fixture. Thomas Tuchel's squad now shifts focus to securing another three points to advance early to the knockout rounds.
When is England's next World Cup match?
England's next game is against Ghana on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Match location and kick-off time
The match will take place at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. For UK viewers, the game kicks off at 9pm BST (4pm local ET).
Final Group L hurdle
After Ghana, England will face Panama on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at East Rutherford, New Jersey, with a 10pm BST kick-off.
Who is playing in the World Cup today?
Thursday, June 18, features three group stage matches: Czechia vs South Africa (5pm BST, Atlanta), Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina (8pm BST, Los Angeles), and Canada vs Qatar (11pm BST, Vancouver). Mexico vs South Korea follows at 2am BST on Friday. Earlier, Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in Group L, while Colombia defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in Group K.
