England set to potentially face Scotland in World Cup knockout stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 9:26 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
As the final round of group fixtures begins on June 24, England is currently at the top of Group L and is projected to meet Scotland, third in Group C, in the World Cup last 16 on July 6 in Mexico City. This scenario is contingent upon both teams' performances in their respective final group matches against Panama and Brazil, and the outcomes of other matches in the tournament. BBC Sport's predictor tool is available for fans to track the evolving knockout stage matchups and schedules as the tournament progresses. The 32 remaining teams will compete for the championship, with 16 teams set to be eliminated after the group stage concludes on June 30.
- •England is currently first in Group L.
- •Scotland sits third in Group C.
- •Both teams have crucial final group matches pending.
- •Projected knockout match on July 6 in Mexico City.
- •Live updates available via BBC Sport's predictor tool.
- 9:26 AMYahoo Sports — England to face Scotland? World Cup knockout stage as it stands
- 9:26 AMBBC Sport — England to face Scotland? World Cup knockout stage as it stands
"Use BBC Sport's predictor tool with in-game updates to plot your country's route through the World Cup knockouts.
"Use BBC Sport's predictor tool with in-game updates to plot your country's route through the World Cup knockouts.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 9:26 AMEngland to face Scotland? World Cup knockout stage as it stands
Use BBC Sport's predictor tool with in-game updates to plot your country's route through the World Cup knockouts.
- BBC SportJun 24, 2026, 9:26 AMEngland to face Scotland? World Cup knockout stage as it stands
Use BBC Sport's predictor tool with in-game updates to plot your country's route through the World Cup knockouts.
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