FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L Guide
Group Details
Group L consists of Croatia, England, Ghana, Panama. They contest a round-robin schedule to determine the top two direct slots and third-place wildcard spots.
Group L StandingsGroup Stage
Top 2: Advance to Round of 32 3rd: Best 8/12 Advance
Group L Match Schedule
Match 21GROUPGroup L
Ghana1 - 0
FINALPanama
2026-06-17Local: 19:00
BMO FieldToronto
Match 22GROUPGroup L
England4 - 2
FINALCroatia
2026-06-17Local: 15:00
AT&T StadiumDallas
Match 45GROUPGroup L
England0 - 0
FINALGhana
2026-06-23Local: 16:00
Gillette StadiumBoston
Match 46GROUPGroup L
Panama0 - 1
FINALCroatia
2026-06-23Local: 19:00
BMO FieldToronto
Match 67GROUPGroup L
Panama0 - 2
FINALEngland
2026-06-27Local: 17:00
MetLife StadiumNew York/New Jersey
Match 68GROUPGroup L
Croatia2 - 1
FINALGhana
2026-06-27Local: 17:00
Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia
Qualification Scenarios
Every win awards 3 points, while a draw awards 1 point. With the expanded 48-team bracket, achieving a positive goal difference in Group L is critical to secure wildcard entry for the third-placed team if they do not finish in the top two.
FAQ: Group L
Group L features: Croatia, England, Ghana, Panama.