England begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a high-profile Group L clash against Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Thursday, as two of Europe's perennial contenders renew a rivalry that has produced some memorable World Cup moments.
The Three Lions head into the tournament after an impressive qualifying campaign under Thomas Tuchel, winning all of their matches while conceding just one goal and keeping eight clean sheets. However, successive friendly defeats to Uruguay and Japan have raised a few questions over their form heading into the competition.
