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England prepares to face Croatia in World Cup opener tonight

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:33 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

England prepares to face Croatia in World Cup opener tonight
Summary

England begins its 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17 at 21:00 BST. The team is set to play Ghana on June 23 and Panama on June 27. As England gears up for this critical match, a quiz on their previous World Cup opening games has been released, testing fans’ knowledge of the team's history in the tournament. The match is part of a challenging group stage for the Three Lions.

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Key Details
  • •England faces Croatia at 21:00 BST on June 17.
  • •Next matches are against Ghana and Panama.
  • •Fans can engage with a quiz about England's World Cup history.
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  • 7:33 AMBBC Sport — World Cup quiz: England's previous opening games
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Test your knowledge of England's previous opening games at World Cups. How much can you remember?

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