EnglandgegenKroatien

England meet Croatia at AT&T Stadium on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, match 22 of the tournament and an opening statement — first impressions in a three-game sprint carry real weight. Group L sends its top two through automatically, with the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advancing — so neither side can afford a flat ninety minutes.

Dallas provides the stage — hosts a semi-final and is one of the most-used stadiums of the whole tournament. Kickoff is 15:00 stadium time (CDT); fans of England and Croatia can check the exact hour back home in the times panel below.