Where to watch England vs. Croatia live stream, TV channel, start time for World Cup Group L match

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Group L of the FIFA World Cup has two clear frontrunners, both of whom have expectations to go deep in the tournament.

England are always under the microscope in the World Cup, as they have only won the tournament once despite always expecting to be the last team standing. The English have appeared in 16 World Cups in their history, making it to the quarterfinal round nine times.

However, England's only World Cup championship came in 1966 as the host country. In fact, that victory marks the only time that England ever appeared in the title game, while the English has lost each of their two appearances in the third-place match.

While England are considered the team to beat in Group L, Croatia hopes to have something to say about that. While Croatia have only appeared in six World Cups, they have made it past the group stage three times, each of those three results were either a third-place finish or a loss in the title game.

Croatia's best finish came in 2018, when they lost to France in the World Cup final match. Then, after Croatia came in third-place in 2022, the group is hopeful that it can final break through with a championship in 2026.

England and Croatia will meet in a key battle at AT&T Field in Arlington, Texas. The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and kickoff times.

England vs. Croatia live stream, TV channel

TV channel: Fox
Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

This match between England and Croatia will be broadcasted on Fox in the United States with streaming options available on its platforms.

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What time does England vs. Croatia start?

This World Cup match kicks off Wednesday, June 17 at 3 p.m. local time at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Here's how that time translates across the United States timezones:

	Date	Kickoff time
Eastern Time	Wed, June 17	4 p.m.
Central Time	Wed, June 17	3 p.m.
Mountain Time	Wed, June 17	2 p.m.
Pacific Time	Wed, June 17	1 p.m.

World Cup schedule today and tomorrow

All times Eastern.

Wednesday, June 17

Portugal vs. Congo (1 p.m.)
England vs. Croatia (4 p.m.)
Ghana vs. Panama (7 p.m.)
Uzbekistan vs. Colombia (10 p.m.)

Thursday, June 18

Czechia vs. South Africa (12 p.m.)
Switzrland vs. Boznia-Herzegovina (3 p.m.)
Canada vs. Qatar (6 p.m.)
Mexico vs. South Korea (9 p.m.)

MORE: Complete World Cup schedule and fixtures

2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs

When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 through July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?

The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men’s World Cup hosted by three countries.

The 16 host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.

The 48 teams are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.

How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?

There will be 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes the group stage, knockout rounds and the final.

Can I stream the 2026 World Cup?

Yes. Streaming options will depend on the match, language and broadcast partner. In the U.S., Fox Sports lists FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for English-language coverage, while Telemundo will stream every match live on Peacock and the Telemundo App for Spanish-language coverage.

What channel is the 2026 World Cup on?

In the U.S., English-language matches are expected across FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for those without cable, while Spanish-language coverage will air on Telemundo and Universo, which you can stream on DIRECTV and Peacock. Check the schedule for the specific match you want to watch.

When is the 2026 World Cup final?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA’s tournament name for MetLife Stadium.

What time do World Cup games start?

Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.