Croatia 2026 World Cup schedule: dates and kickoff times
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Croatia will play three Group L fixtures at the 2026 World Cup: against England on June 17 in Dallas (20:00 UTC), Panama on June 23 in Toronto (23:00 UTC), and Ghana on June 27 in Philadelphia (21:00 UTC). The Vatreni face a challenging group that includes England, their 2018 World Cup semifinal opponents, alongside Panama and Ghana across three different North American cities.
Croatia's schedule spans 10 days from their opener in Texas to their final group match in Pennsylvania, with all kickoff times listed in UTC requiring conversion to local viewing times.
The 2018 World Cup runners-up begin their 2026 campaign with a marquee matchup against England at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. This fixture represents a rematch of their dramatic 2018 semifinal, where Croatia prevailed 2-1 after extra time to reach their first World Cup final.
Complete Croatia World Cup Schedule
Croatia's three Group L fixtures are spread across major North American venues. After facing England in Dallas, they travel north to Toronto's BMO Field for their midweek encounter with Panama. Their group stage concludes at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia against Ghana. Fans tracking Croatia's progress can follow live scores and build tournament brackets on Bola 2026 throughout the competition.
Frequently asked questions
When does Croatia play their first 2026 World Cup match?
Croatia's opening fixture is against England on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 20:00 UTC in Dallas, Texas.
What cities will Croatia play in during the 2026 World Cup?
Croatia will play in three different cities: Dallas (vs England), Toronto (vs Panama), and Philadelphia (vs Ghana).
Who are Croatia's Group L opponents at the 2026 World Cup?
Croatia faces England, Panama, and Ghana in Group L of the 2026 World Cup group stage.