England vs Croatia headline Group L in World Cup 2026 rematch on 17 June

England and Croatia will meet again on 17 June at 22:00 in Group L, reprising their 2018 World Cup semi-final rivalry in the expanded 48-team format. Ghana and Panama round out the group, forcing The FA to plan for varied climates and travel between host cities.

Wembley-linked fan groups said they expect strong U.S. East Coast demand, with official hospitality packages selling faster than for friendlies. Croatian supporters highlighted visa-free ESTA rules but warned about accommodation near late kick-offs.

Coaches on both sides flagged the third matchday on 27 June, when simultaneous kick-offs could require goal-difference calculations. WOP360 lists all Group L fixtures in the full 104-match programme with knockout paths from 28 June.