Group Stage - FIFA World Cup 2026
England VS Croatia
AT&T Stadium (Dallas, USA)
17 June, 2026
Overview:
England and Croatia meet in Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with England entering as the more stable side and Croatia carrying the threat of experience and game management.[1][2][5] Sports Mole projects a narrow England win, while England’s official profile notes the match opens their Group L campaign in Dallas.[1][2]
Recent H2H results: England unbeaten in last 3
Prediction:
Recent data and overall performance levels support a prediction of a final score of 2-1 in favor of England.
England are likely to try to control territory and tempo through higher possession, while Croatia will aim to compress space, manage transitions, and keep the game close for longer.[1][4][9] The key tactical question is whether Croatia can frustrate England early enough to make the match remain low-scoring.[1][4]
England’s superior recent form, home-like tournament positioning as nominal host side, and the favorable head-to-head trend support England as the likelier winner, but Croatia’s experience keeps the draw probability meaningful.[1][5][9]
Last Update: 17-06-2026
Stats:
| England | Croatia |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 56 | 44 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.9 | 1.1 |
| Win Probability | |
| 58 | 17 |
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