England enter Group L aiming for World Cup glory for the first time since 1966, facing Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. England finished qualifying with a perfect record but encountered limited resistance, so the group stage presents a tougher test. Croatia brings extensive experience and talent, including Luka Modric alongside Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, Mario Pasalic, and Andrej Kramaric, plus younger Luka Vuskovic. Ghana could be challenging after parting ways with manager Otto Addo shortly before the tournament, with Antoine Semenyo expected to lead. Panama, only qualifying for the second time, are viewed as likely group outsiders, despite having previously been the top Central American team. England’s schedule includes matches against Croatia, Ghana, and Panama, with Croatia as the opening opponent.
"England are the headline act in Group L as Thomas Tuchel's side go in seach of World Cup glory for the first time since 1966 and come up against Croatia, Ghana and Panama for a place in the knockout round."
"Croatia reached the final in 2018, finished third in 2022 and have plenty of talent in their squad with 40-year-old Luka Modric taking his place alongside experienced stars such as Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, Mario Pasalic and Andrej Kramaric as well as exciting youngster Luka Vuskovic."
"Ghana may also prove to be tricky opponents. The Black Stars parted company with manager Otto Addo just 72 days before the start of the World Cup but have star quality in their squad with Manchester City star Antoine Semenyo expected to lead the charge."
"The whipping boys of the group look likely to be Panama who have qualified for the World Cup for just the second time. Los Canaleros have established themselves as the top Central American team but it will be a surprise if they make it out of the group."
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