England will be among the last teams to get their World Cup 2026 campaign underway when they face Croatia on Wednesday. Harry Kane will lead the Three Lions into their Group L opener at Dallas Stadium in Arlington.
UK time and TV details
The match kicks off at 9pm BST on Wednesday, June 17. Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the game live on ITV1.
UK live stream
Viewers in the UK can stream the match online via ITV's digital platform, ITVX. Alternatively, supporters can follow the action through live matchday blogs and behind-the-scenes content on the official England Football app.
US time and TV
In the United States, the English-language broadcast will air on FOX at 4pm Eastern Time (3pm CT). Spanish-language coverage will be available nationally on Telemundo.
US live stream
US viewers can stream the English broadcast via the FOX One app or through live TV subscription services like Fubo and YouTube TV. Spanish-language streaming will be available live and on demand via NBCUniversal's Peacock platform.
England team news
Manager Thomas Tuchel faces selection headaches in attacking midfield and wide positions. Marcus Rashford and Anthony Gordon are competing for the left flank, while Morgan Rogers and Jude Bellingham vie for the No. 10 role. In defence, Tuchel must choose two from John Stones, Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi at centre-back. Captain Harry Kane is fully fit and will lead the attack.
Croatia team news
Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić is reportedly considering starting FC Dallas striker Petar Musa over veteran Andrej Kramarić. Captain Luka Modrić, aged 40, will anchor the midfield, making his historic fifth World Cup appearance.
World Cup history
The teams have met twice at major tournaments. Croatia won 2-1 in extra time in the 2018 World Cup semi-final, while England secured a 1-0 victory in the Euro 2020 group stage thanks to a Raheem Sterling goal.
Head-to-head record
In 11 past meetings, England have won six times, Croatia three times, with two draws. This Group L clash will be their fourth encounter at a major tournament.
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