Archived. The 2026 FIFA World Cup finished on 19 July 2026, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the final. This page is a record of the tournament and is no longer updated. Scores below are final.
Group L / England / Croatia / Ghana / Panama

Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama. Three matchdays of group-stage football; tap a team for squad, fixtures and results.

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Latest analysis

5 July 2026

Mexico vs England in the World Cup round of 16, and the market that refuses to pick a side

Polymarket prices Mexico vs England as one of the tightest round of 16 ties on the board, with England at 38%, Mexico at 32% and the draw at 31%.

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1 July 2026

England favoured at 77% against DR Congo as the round of 32 opens Group L's knockout run

Polymarket makes England a clear 77% favourite over DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32. Inside the goals, scoreline, and both-teams-to-score prices.

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17 June 2026

England's knockout-stage contract sits at 96% as the Dallas opener arrives

Polymarket prices England at 96% to reach the World Cup 2026 last 32 as Tuchel's side kick off in Dallas. What the settling Group L contract still measures.

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Group L teams

Four teams, four reads

Tap any card to open the dedicated team page.

England

Key players Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka

  • vs Croatia
  • vs Ghana
  • vs Panama
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Croatia

  • vs England
  • vs Panama
  • vs Ghana
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Ghana

  • vs Panama
  • vs England
  • vs Croatia
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Panama

  • vs Ghana
  • vs Croatia
  • vs England
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Matchdays

Six fixtures, three matchdays

Group L played out across three matchdays. All six results are final.

  • / MD1 England vs Croatia AT&T Stadium, Arlington Full time 4 - 2
  • / MD1 Ghana vs Panama BMO Field, Toronto Full time 1 - 0
  • / MD2 England vs Ghana Gillette Stadium, Foxborough Full time 0 - 0
  • / MD2 Panama vs Croatia BMO Field, Toronto Full time 0 - 1
  • / MD3 Panama vs England MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford Full time 0 - 2
  • / MD3 Croatia vs Ghana Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia Full time 2 - 1