- England meet Croatia in the Group L opener on June 17, 2026 at Dallas Stadium (airing on FOX).
- England start a new era under Thomas Tuchel but keep the same core—Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice—after an immaculate qualifying run (8 wins, zero goals conceded).
- Croatia have become World Cup regulars (2018 runners‑up, 2022 third place) despite a population under 4 million; England are among the favorites at +700.
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