England opens its Group L campaign against Croatia on June 17, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with kickoff at 4:00 PM ET. This is one of the biggest opening matches in the group stage. England brings strong attacking depth and high expectations going into the tournament. Croatia is experienced and disciplined, known for performing well in major competitions. The match is expected to be tactical and intense from the start. England has a slight edge due to squad depth and youth energy. Still, Croatia is dangerous and can easily make this a tight game.
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