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Predict the 2026 World Cup your way
Group L of the 2026 World Cup consists of England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama. The top two advance to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify. Below: each nation's chances and profile.
England have reached at least the semi-final of every major tournament since 2018 — and missed out on the trophy every time. This is the Bellingham, Foden, Saka and Kane generation, and it's literally now or never.
Two consecutive World Cups in the last four (final 2018, third place 2022) — a statistical absurdity for a country of 4 million. The engine is Luka Modrić, who at 40 plays his fifth and absolutely last World Cup.
Fifth World Cup appearance. With Kudus (West Ham), Partey (Arsenal) and Inaki Williams (Bilbao), a strong core.
Second World Cup appearance ever. Strong growth under Christiansen.
Last updated: 2026-06-07