England World Cup 2026 Fixtures — Full Schedule in UK Time
England have been drawn in Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026 alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama. Here is everything England fans in the UK need to know — kick-off times in BST, venues across the USA, TV channels and how to watch every match live.
England World Cup 2026 Group Stage at a Glance
England vs Croatia
England's opening group game is a rematch of the Euro 2020 opener, which England won 1–0 through a Raheem Sterling goal. Croatia are always competitive but England will start as strong favourites.
England vs Ghana
England face Ghana in what should be a winnable match. Ghana qualified impressively through AFCON but England's squad depth should tell. A win here effectively seals group qualification.
Panama vs England
England's final group game. Panama qualified for the first time since 2018. If results have gone to plan, England will be looking to top Group L heading into the knockout stages.
When could England play in the knockout rounds?
If England qualify from Group L — which is expected — here are the projected dates for the knockout rounds:
How to watch England at the World Cup 2026 in the UK
All England group stage matches are free on ITV1 and BBC One. Here is how to make sure you never miss a moment:
- Freeview / aerial: BBC One and ITV1 are channels 1 and 3
- Smart TV: BBC iPlayer and ITVX apps (both free)
- Amazon Firestick: BBC iPlayer and ITVX apps (both free from App Store)
- IPTV: All BBC and ITV channels included in every plan from £15/month
- Phone / tablet: BBC iPlayer app and ITVX app (both free)
- PC / Mac: bbc.co.uk/iplayer and itvx.com (both free in the UK)
Why use IPTV for England World Cup matches?
While BBC and ITV are free to air, an IPTV subscription from cheapiptvuk.online gives England fans a significantly better viewing experience:
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Record matches
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England vs Croatia, Ghana, Panama and every knockout match — all on IPTV from £15/month. Free 24hr trial.
England's World Cup 2026 Campaign — What UK Fans Need to Know
England enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 as one of the pre-tournament favourites, drawn in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama. The group represents a manageable but not trivial path to the knockout stages — Croatia remain a technically accomplished European side despite their ageing squad, Ghana have qualified impressively and present physical challenges, and Panama represent the weakest opposition on paper. England's squad depth should be sufficient to guarantee group stage progression, with the real tests coming in the Round of 32 and beyond.
All three England group stage matches are broadcast free in the UK — England vs Croatia on ITV1, England vs Ghana on BBC One, and Panama vs England on ITV1. UK fans in different time zones or without access to a television aerial can watch via ITVX, BBC iPlayer or an IPTV subscription. The 21:00 BST kick-off times for the first two group games are ideal for UK viewing, while the 22:00 BST Saturday kick-off against Panama suits a weekend schedule. If England progress as expected, the Round of 32 fixture falls between 28 June and 3 July, with the quarter-final around 9–11 July and the semi-final on 14 or 15 July — all covered free on BBC and ITV.