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England faces Croatia in World Cup 2026 opener in Dallas

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 8:19 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

England faces Croatia in World Cup 2026 opener in Dallas
Summary

England will begin its World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia on June 17 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with a kick-off at 4 PM local time. The match marks a rematch of their 2018 World Cup semi-final encounter. Under manager Thomas Tuchel, England seeks to build on an unbeaten qualifying run and capitalize on a strong season from captain Harry Kane. Following the match, they will also compete against Ghana and Panama in Group L. England's final warm-up match will be against Costa Rica on June 16.

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By the Numbers
  • •England plays Croatia on June 17 at AT&T Stadium.
  • •Kick-off is at 4 PM local time, 9 PM BST.
  • •England aims for a deeper tournament run after previous near-misses.
  • •Final warm-up fixture is against Costa Rica on June 16.
  • •Group L also includes Ghana and Panama.
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What they're saying
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Scotland’s opening match against Haiti is a golden opportunity to get a win that could be enough to reach the last-32

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England play Croatia, their opponents in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, in their opening match of Group L

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