Group L at the FIFA World Cup 2026 brings together England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama.
Here’s every fixture, host city, the final standings, and who advanced to the knockouts.
The Four Teams
England won the group on seven points, Croatia finished second, and Ghana qualified as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Panama went out without a point.
- England — group winners, unbeaten on seven points.
- Croatia — runners-up on six points after two wins.
- Ghana — the group’s lone African side; through as a best third-placed team.
- Panama — the outsider, eliminated after three defeats.
Match Schedule
Group L runs 17–27 June across five stadiums in two countries — four matches in the United States and two in Toronto, Canada. Kick-off times are local.
| Date | Match | Host City (Stadium) | Kick-Off (Local) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun | England vs Croatia | Dallas (AT&T Stadium) | 3:00 PM CDT | England won 4–2 |
| 17 Jun | Ghana vs Panama | Toronto (BMO Field) | 7:00 PM EDT | Ghana won 1–0 |
| 23 Jun | England vs Ghana | Boston (Gillette Stadium) | 4:00 PM EDT | 0–0 draw |
| 23 Jun | Panama vs Croatia | Toronto (BMO Field) | 7:00 PM EDT | Croatia won 1–0 |
| 27 Jun | Panama vs England | New York (MetLife Stadium) | 5:00 PM EDT | England won 2–0 |
| 27 Jun | Croatia vs Ghana | Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field) | 5:00 PM EDT | Croatia won 2–1 |
See how the group slots into the wider bracket in the full World Cup 2026 match calendar.
Final Standings
England finished top on seven points after beating Panama 2–0 in the final round. Croatia’s 2–1 win over Ghana took them to second on six points.
Ghana came third on four points but still went through as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Panama lost all three and finished bottom.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | −4 | 0 |
See this beside the full World Cup 2026 standings across all 12 groups.
England, Croatia and Ghana all advanced to the round of 32. England meet DR Congo on 1 July, Croatia face Portugal on 2 July, and Ghana take on Colombia on 3 July. Panama were eliminated. For the full bracket, see FIFA’s standings.
Where Each Match Is Played
Four of the six matches are in the United States; two are in Canada.
- Dallas — AT&T Stadium (England vs Croatia, 17 Jun)
- Toronto — BMO Field (Ghana vs Panama, 17 Jun; Panama vs Croatia, 23 Jun)
- Boston — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (England vs Ghana, 23 Jun)
- New York — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (Panama vs England, 27 Jun)
- Philadelphia — Lincoln Financial Field (Croatia vs Ghana, 27 Jun)
Toronto is the cross-border venue here — its two games are the only Group L matches outside the United States. For venue detail see the stadiums guide, and plan the cities with the US fan guide and the Canada fan guide.
Following the Group
Tracking Group L in person means hopping between US host cities and Toronto, so build in time for the border and the longer hops.
Most of the action is in the United States, where entry paperwork depends on nationality and route (for many visitors, an ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program or a US visa) — sort that out early with our US travel-authorization guide, then line up a base in New York hotels.
The two Toronto matches need separate entry to Canada (an eTA or visitor visa, depending on nationality and whether you arrive by air or by land) — see which Canadian entry you need and book Toronto hotels ahead.
Watching from home? Kick-offs are local North American times, which lands in the small hours across much of the world — check your own time zone and broadcaster before each match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group L?
Group L features England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama.
Why are two Group L matches played in Canada?
The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, so matches are spread across all three. Toronto hosts two of Group L’s games, while the other four are in the United States.
Who advanced from Group L?
England won the group and Croatia finished second. Ghana came third but still advanced as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Panama were eliminated.
How many teams reach the knockouts?
The top two in each group advance to the round of 32, along with the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
Sources
- FIFA — World Cup 2026 Standings
- ESPN — 2026 World Cup Fixtures and Results
- Sky Sports — World Cup 2026 Group L Guide
- CBS Sports — World Cup Group Standings
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