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World Cup 2026 — Group L
England under Tuchel headline Group L with Croatia, Ghana and Panama. England are strong favourites; Modrić's Croatia are the main threat to top spot.
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Group L standings
Group L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 |  Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 |  Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
Group L fixtures (6 matches)
Round-robin format — every team plays the other 3. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; third-placed teams may still qualify if their stats rank in the top 8 of all 12 groups.
| Date (UTC) | Stage | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group L | EnglandvsCroatia | 4 — 2 | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | |
| Group L | GhanavsPanama | 1 — 0 | BMO Field, Toronto | |
| Group L | EnglandvsGhana | 0 — 0 | Gillette Stadium, Boston | |
| Group L | PanamavsCroatia | 0 — 1 | BMO Field, Toronto | |
| Group L | CroatiavsGhana | 2 — 1 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | |
| Group L | PanamavsEngland | 0 — 2 | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
Teams in Group L
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Group L match predictions
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Group L FAQ
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group L?
Group L contains: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama. Each team plays the other three once (six matches total); the top two advance to the Round of 32, and a strong third-placed side can also qualify.
Who is the favourite to win Group L?
England is the favourite to top Group L. England under Tuchel headline Group L with Croatia, Ghana and Panama. England are strong favourites; Modrić's Croatia are the main threat to top spot.
How many teams qualify from Group L?
The top two of Group L qualify automatically for the Round of 32. The third-placed team can still advance if it finishes among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
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