After 21 World Cup games over the first six days of the 2026 World Cup, England will finally get their tournament underway with a tough Group L opener against old foes Croatia, on Wednesday at 9pm.
Team News
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More on Croatia
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Analysis: Who should start for England?
Read more: Who should start for England against Croatia? Picking Thomas Tuchel's first World Cup XI
Further reading
Read more: FA chief explains why Thomas Tuchel was handed new contract before World Cup as clause revealed
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Play along with the 2026 World Cup
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Now it's your turn to predict the result...
