New Delhi, June 17 -- England clash with Croatia in Group L at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match takes place on Wednesday, 18 June, with kick-off at 1:30 AM for viewers in India. The match will take place at the Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) in Texas, USA.

England hold the stronger overall head-to-head record against Croatia. Across 11 senior meetings, England have won 6, drawn 2 and lost 3. England have scored 22 goals to Croatia's 13.

Their rivalry has produced several memorable high-stakes encounters. Croatia's most famous result came at the 2018 World Cup semi-final.

Mario Mandzukic's extra-time winner sent Croatia to the final. England have responded well since that defeat. They are unbeaten in their last 3 meetings, recording 2 ...