Group L
Croatia
Croatia are in Group L with England, Ghana, Panama. Their verified group route starts against England in Dallas, continues with Panama in Toronto, and closes against Ghana in Philadelphia.
Current status
Croatia at a glance
A quick route from this team page into the live table, latest result, and next group-stage match.
Group facts
Group
Group L
Confederation
UEFA
Opponents
England, Ghana, Panama
First match
June 17, 2026
Last match
June 27, 2026
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Quick team snapshot
Croatia take a three-city route through Dallas, Toronto, Philadelphia during the group stage.
- Opening match: June 17, 2026 against England in Dallas.
- Travel path: Dallas -> Toronto -> Philadelphia.
- Closing match: June 27, 2026 against Ghana in Philadelphia.
- Group-stage window: 10 days from the opener to the closer.
Group-stage route
- Opener: Croatia vs England match preview · 2026-06-17 · Dallas Stadium (Dallas)
- Second match: Panama · 2026-06-23 · Toronto Stadium (Toronto)
- Group closer: Ghana · 2026-06-27 · Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia)
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Related matches
- England vs Croatia · June 17, 2026 · Dallas Stadium · Match preview
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FAQ
- When does Croatia open the group stage?
- June 17, 2026 against England at Dallas Stadium (Dallas) in Dallas.
- When is Croatia's second group match?
- June 23, 2026 against Panama at Toronto Stadium (Toronto) in Toronto.
- How much time does Croatia get between group matches?
- 6 days separate the opener and second match, and 4 days separate the second match and the group closer.
- How many cities does Croatia use in the group stage?
- Croatia play in 3 cities: Dallas, Toronto, Philadelphia.
- When does Croatia close the group stage?
- June 27, 2026 against Ghana at Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia) in Philadelphia.