England prepares for World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas
Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:08 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
England's 2026 World Cup campaign begins against Croatia on June 21 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Sky Sports writers have chosen their preferred starting line-ups for the opening Group L match. This game marks England's first appearance in the tournament, and the anticipation is high as they face a competitive Croatian side. Fans and analysts are closely monitoring the team selection leading up to the opening match.
- •England's World Cup opener is scheduled for June 21.
- •The match will take place at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
- •Sky Sports writers provide insights on starting line-ups.
- •This is England's first match in the 2026 World Cup.
- •Croatia is known for its competitive performances in past tournaments.
"England finally kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Wednesday and the Sky Sports writers have been busy selecting their starting line-ups for that opening Group L clash.
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