when does england play

The plays its opening group stage match against Croatia on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 9:00 PM BST (4:00 PM ET). Group L Schedule England's complete group stage schedule for the tournament is detailed below: | Date | Opponent | Venue / Location | Kick-Off Time (BST) | |---|---|---|---| |

The plays its opening group stage match against Croatia on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 9:00 PM BST (4:00 PM ET).

Group L Schedule

England's complete group stage schedule for the tournament is detailed below:

| Date | Opponent | Venue / Location | Kick-Off Time (BST) | |---|---|---|---| | Wed, June 17 | Croatia logo[]Croatia[] | AT&T Stadium (Dallas) | 9:00 PM | | Tue, June 23 | Ghana logo[]Ghana[] | Gillette Stadium (Boston) | 9:00 PM | | Sat, June 27 | Panama logo[]Panama[] | MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey) | 10:00 PM |

Broadcast Information (UK)

• TV Channel: The opening match against will be broadcast live on ITV1.
• Live Stream: You can stream the game online using the ITVX app or website.
• Radio: Live commentary is available on BBC Radio 5 Live and via BBC Sounds.