England Fixture Schedule and Kick-Off Times

FIFA has announced the full match schedule and kick-off times for the 2026 World Cup, informing England about their group stage games in North America.

The group stage draw happened on Friday, and the match times were confirmed on Saturday to ensure suitability for different time zones.

England will start their World Cup journey against Croatia, who defeated them in the semi-finals in 2018. This match is set for 9pm on June 17 in Dallas, Texas.

They will then face Ghana on June 23, also kicking off at 9pm, but this time in Boston, Massachusetts. England will conclude the group stage against Panama on June 27 with a later kick-off at 10pm at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Following the draw, the team’s coach expressed that it is crucial for the players to arrive with determination and excitement as a united squad. He emphasized the importance of focusing on their own performance rather than worrying about their opponents or possible future matchups.

England’s World Cup 2026 fixture schedule and kick-off times:

• England vs Croatia: 17 June, 9pm BST, Dallas
• England vs Ghana: 23 June, 9pm BST, Boston
• Panama vs England: 27 June, 10pm KO, New York/New Jersey

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