FIFA World Cup 2026
Group L
Group L features England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama. This page connects the teams, schedule, stadiums, standings table and qualification scenarios for the group.
Last updated: May 28, 2026 Sources checked: FIFA, host city pages, official ticketing pages
Group Storylines
Group storylines will evolve as team news, injuries, squad lists and match results are verified. The page is structured to keep team context separate from unsupported squad claims while giving fans a quick route to each team guide.
Qualification Scenarios
Each team plays three group matches. First and second place qualify automatically. Third place can still be enough if the team ranks among the eight best third-placed teams across all groups.
How to Read This Group Page
Use this page as the working hub for Group L. The team links go to team guides, the schedule table shows the group fixtures, and the stadium links help fans check venue-specific planning details. Before the tournament starts, the standings table is intentionally neutral: it shows zero values because no results have been played.
The most important context for Group L is the expanded 2026 qualification route. A third-place finish is not automatically elimination, so goal difference and goals scored can matter even when a team is not leading the group. After results are verified, this page should be updated from match and standings data files rather than by editing the visible copy directly.
Standings
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Schedule
| Match | Date | Local kickoff | ET kickoff | Stage | Status | Team A | Team B | Stadium | City | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | Group-stage window | TBD | TBD | Group L | Phase window | England | Croatia | Official PDF check needed | Inglewood | Details |
| 68 | Group-stage window | TBD | TBD | Group L | Phase window | Ghana | Panama | Official PDF check needed | Vancouver | Details |
| 69 | Group-stage window | TBD | TBD | Group L | Phase window | England | Ghana | Official PDF check needed | Zapopan | Details |
| 70 | Group-stage window | TBD | TBD | Group L | Phase window | Croatia | Panama | Official PDF check needed | Arlington | Details |
| 71 | Group-stage window | TBD | TBD | Group L | Phase window | England | Panama | Official PDF check needed | East Rutherford | Details |
| 72 | Group-stage window | TBD | TBD | Group L | Phase window | Croatia | Ghana | Official PDF check needed | Philadelphia | Details |
Stadiums Involved
- Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, California
- BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, British Columbia
- Guadalajara Stadium in Guadalajara, Jalisco
- Dallas Stadium in Dallas, Texas
- New York New Jersey Stadium in New York New Jersey
- Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
FAQ
Which teams are in Group L?
Group L includes England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama.
How do teams qualify from Group L?
The top two teams advance automatically. A third-placed team can also advance if it ranks among the eight best third-placed teams.
Are standings final?
No. Before matches are played, standings show zero values and update after verified results.