Who do England play next? World Cup fixtures and dates after crucial Croatia win

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18 Jun 2026 • 6:49 AM MYT
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Who do England play next? World Cup fixtures and dates after crucial Croatia win

  • England started their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 victory against Croatia, featuring two goals from Harry Kane and a late strike from Marcus Rashford.
  • This opening win places England in a strong position to progress to the knockout stages and potentially secure the top spot in their group, which also includes Panama.
  • England's next Group L fixture is against Ghana on Tuesday 23 June, scheduled for a 9pm BST kick-off at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
  • The match against Ghana will be broadcast in the UK on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website.
  • The Three Lions will then take on Panama at the MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford on June 27 at 10pm BST.

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