The Three Lions
England
Group L · FIFA #4 · UEFA
Team overview
England are in Group L at the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They represent UEFA and their best finish at a FIFA World Cup is Winners (1966). Squad lists and match statistics on this page update from FIFA and verified match reports only.
World Cup 2026
- Group
- Group L
- Confederation
- UEFA
- FIFA ranking
- #4
- Qualification
- Qualified
- Qualification route
- Qualified via UEFA pathway
- Draw confirmation
- Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw
Tournament statistics
Tournament statistics appear after verified World Cup 2026 group-stage matches.
Recent form
Match-by-match form displays only after verified World Cup 2026 results.
Fixtures & results
| MD | Match | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England vs CroatiaMatchday 1 · Group L | BC Place, Vancouver | Scheduled |
| 3 | England vs GhanaMatchday 3 · Group L | Gillette Stadium, Boston | Scheduled |
| 5 | England vs PanamaMatchday 5 · Group L | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | Scheduled |
World Cup history
Head coach
Thomas Tuchel
Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.
Players to watch
Not the official FIFA squad. Names below are editorial nominees until federations publish verified World Cup squads.
Squad
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 squad lists (goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, forwards) publish when federations confirm selections.
Predicted starting XI
Starting lineups and formations publish after official squad announcements and confirmed team news from FIFA.
Group L rivals
FAQ
- What group is England in at World Cup 2026?
- Group L, per the official FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.
- Who is the England head coach for World Cup 2026?
- Thomas Tuchel is listed as head coach. Confirm lineups on FIFA match day.
- What is England's best World Cup finish?
- Winners (1966)
- How did England qualify for World Cup 2026?
- Qualified via UEFA pathway. Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.