When is England’s first game at World Cup 2026?

England kick off their World Cup campaign against Croatia in Dallas as Thomas Tuchel’s side target glory in North America this summer. The Three Lions enter the 48-team tournament as one of the favourites following an unbeaten qualifying campaign and after a prolific season from captain and top striker Harry Kane. England will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in the group stages but will be plotting a much deeper run at the tournament as they seek to win a second men’s international to