World Cup 2026 Group L Preview: Teams & Fixtures

Group L preview: England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama, with matchday-1 fixtures and predictions.

By Kickoff Staff
June 6, 2026Updated June 12, 20261 min read

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Group L: England headline a spicy group

England and Croatia meet Ghana and Panama. Not affiliated with FIFA.

Dark horse: Ghana. Scenario: England favourites to top, Croatia the challenger; Ghana and Panama chase a best-third place. See standings; back to Group A.

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