"Panama, I don't know much about Panama at the moment but we will find out about it before the tournament starts, of course. Nobody should be underestimated. Of course, Croatia is the standout, they're the highest ranked team from pot two that we got into out group but listen. Ghana is always full of talent and can always surprise and has a big history in World Cup football, and also Panama will try to make the most in their underdog role."
"Difficult group, difficult opener. Difficult group with Croatia and Ghana, two regulars in World Cups and two proud and strong nations," Tuchel told BBC Sport."
"England have lost six of their last eight World Cup games against fellow European nations (W2), exiting the tournament to such sides in the last two editions (Croatia in 2018, France in 2022)."
England will open Group L against Croatia, then play Ghana and Panama at the 2026 World Cup. England have lost six of their last eight World Cup games against fellow European nations, exiting to Croatia in 2018 and France in 2022. England's only previous match with Ghana was a March 2011 friendly that finished 1-1 after Asamoah Gyan's 90th-minute equaliser. England beat Panama 6-1 in the 2018 World Cup group stage with Harry Kane scoring a hat-trick. Opponents should not be underestimated: Croatia is the standout from pot two, Ghana remains talented and surprising, and Panama can exploit an underdog role.
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