The FIFA World Cup begins soon, with England taking on three teams in the group stages.
From June 11, fans across the world will be cheering on their favourites in the beloved football tournament, but how well can England do this time?
The 26-man squad looks promising with a combination of experience and youth.
Along with new manager Thomas Tuchel, they'll look to build on their quarter-final run in 2022.
If you’re excited for the 2026 World Cup, you might be wondering what time you can watch each of the group games.
What time are England’s group games at the World Cup 2026?
The tournament is being played across the USA, Canada and Mexico; therefore, England fans will be up against a large time difference when it comes to watching the matches.
They are in Group L with Croatia, Ghana and Panama, and these are the UK kick-off times.
England will take on Croatia first on Wednesday, June 17 at Dallas Stadium with a 9pm kick-off.
They then play on June 23 against Ghana at Boston Stadium with kick-off also at 9pm.
It will then be Panama’s turn to take on the Three Lions on June 27 at 10pm at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.
You can see all the World Cup groups and fixtures via the FIFA website.
How to watch England's group stage games at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Here's how you can watch each group stage game:
- England v Croatia - ITV1 and ITVX
- England v Ghana - BBC One and iPlayer
- Panama v England - ITV1 and ITVX
England head into the World Cup off the back of a 1-0 win against New Zealand in a friendly played in Tampa, Florida on June 6.
They’ll be hoping to get another win in their second friendly against Costa Rica on June 10 before they start their World Cup group stage fixtures.
Jordan Pickford heaped praise on fearless teenage debutant Rio Ngumoha, who is just 17-years-old, following the friendly on Saturday night.
The long-serving England goalkeeper Pickford said of the teenager: “He was quality, nothing fazed him.
“He’s had a really good season at Liverpool and the manager gave him his debut and he showed how good he is.
“All the young lads have been brilliant in training, they have moulded into the squad and helped us massively and it also shows the talent we have in the system.
“It is a credit to the academies and the pathway we have in English football.”
Will you be watching the World Cup this year? Let us know in the comments.
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