England

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Team quick answers

What group is England in at World Cup 2026?

England are in Group L with Croatia, Ghana, Panama. The group is a four-team round-robin.

Who coaches England and what is their FIFA ranking?

England are coached by Lee Carsley, are FIFA-ranked #3, and use the team code ENG.

When does England's group-stage campaign start?

England's first group match is against Croatia on 17 يونيو 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Their full group-stage window runs 17 يونيو 2026 — 27 يونيو 2026.

How can England reach the knockout stage?

England advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group L. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.

ملف المنتخب

England arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a top-tier global power, ranked #3 in the FIFA world rankings. Lee Carsley leads the squad after qualifying through the UEFA qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group L, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots. Confederation: UEFA (Europe) — the confederation with the largest WC2026 contingent at 16 teams. England's qualification campaign placed them among the 16 sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament. England share Group L with Croatia, Ghana, Panama. Average FIFA rank of the group: #34. England's group-stage campaign runs from 17 يونيو 2026 to 27 يونيو 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks. FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.