Group L · World Cup 2026

The Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is made up of England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama. Live table, all six fixtures, kickoff times (ET) and qualification picture, updated with real results.

Group L table · live

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1 England110042+23
2 Ghana110010+13
3 Panama100101-10
4 Croatia100124-20

1st-2nd advance to the Round of 32 · 3rd may qualify as a best third. Tie-break: official FIFA procedure.

The teams of Group L

16 World Cups · Best: Champion (1966)

7 World Cups · Best: Third place (1998, 2022)

4 World Cups · Best: Quarterfinals (2010)

PanamaCONCACAF

2 World Cups · Best: Group stage

Group L fixtures

Wed, Jun 17England4 - 2Croatia16:00 ET · ArlingtonWed, Jun 17Ghana1 - 0Panama19:00 ET · TorontoTue, Jun 23EnglandvsGhana16:00 ET · FoxboroughTue, Jun 23PanamavsCroatia19:00 ET · TorontoSat, Jun 27PanamavsEngland17:00 ET · East RutherfordSat, Jun 27CroatiavsGhana17:00 ET · Philadelphia

How do teams qualify from Group L?

The top two teams in Group L advance directly to the Round of 32. The third-placed team can still qualify among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups. When teams are level on points, the 2026 World Cup applies the official FIFA tie-break (head-to-head first, then overall goal difference and goals scored).

Where Group L plays

ArlingtonTorontoFoxboroughEast RutherfordPhiladelphia

Frequently asked questions

Which teams are in Group L at the 2026 World Cup?

Group L is made up of England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama.

Who leads Group L at the 2026 World Cup?

England leads Group L with 3 points after 1 match.

How many teams qualify from Group L?

The top two of Group L advance to the Round of 32. The third-placed team can qualify if it finishes among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.

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