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Group L UEFA FIFA #4

England at the 2026 World Cup

By Rick Baron · Updated 2026-06-09

England are in Group L with Croatia, Ghana, Panama. Head coach: Thomas Tuchel (Germany). Captain: Harry Kane. Below: full squad spotlight, fixture-by-fixture US broadcast info, and what to expect.

Head coach
Thomas Tuchel (Germany)
Captain
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
Best ever
Champions (1966)
FIFA ranking
#4

The coach

First German to manage England. Hired Nov 2024 after Southgate's resignation. Champions League winner with Chelsea (2021). Tactical pragmatist.

Key players

Harry Kane
FW · Bayern Munich
captain + record scorer
Jude Bellingham
MF · Real Madrid
midfield creative force
Declan Rice
MF · Arsenal
defensive midfielder
Bukayo Saka
FW · Arsenal
right-wing pace
Marcus Rashford
FW · Aston Villa
striker option

Tournament storyline

Tuchel's England reset after Southgate. Two Euro finals and a 2018 World Cup semifinal in the past 8 years — they're knocking on the door. Kane needs no introduction. Bellingham is at the peak of his powers at Real Madrid. Group L is winnable. The expectations are at 1966 levels.

Ceiling: Champions — Tuchel inheritance plus the best squad depth of any World Cup in 60 years

Group L fixtures & how to watch

All times Eastern. FOX matches are free over the air with a $30 antenna. FS1 matches require cable or a streaming trial (Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream). Telemundo carries every match in Spanish — also free over the air.

Wed, Jun 17
16:00 ET
England vs Croatia
Group L · Dallas · AT&T Stadium
FOX FREE OTA
Tue, Jun 23
16:00 ET
England vs Ghana
Group L · Boston · Gillette Stadium
FOX FREE OTA
Sat, Jun 27
17:00 ET
England vs Panama
Group L · New York/New Jersey · MetLife Stadium
FOX FREE OTA

Group L rivals

Last verified 2026-06-09. Squad announcements, coach changes, and injury statuses move fast — we refresh team pages daily during the tournament.