England
World Cup 2026 | Group L | Power rating | World rank #5
About England
England are one of football's founding nations and a perennial contender. A UEFA side, they enter the 2026 World Cup rated 2028 -5th of the 48 teams -in Group L.
World Cup winners in 1966, with recent deep runs including the 2018 semi-final. Increasingly fluid and technical, backed by Premier League-honed athleticism.
Drawn alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama, their toughest group test on paper is the meeting with Croatia. The model lists them 1st in the group and to reach the Quarter-finals.
Detailed team profile
Overview
England enter 2026 with a high-end attacking pool and a squad expected to contend.
World Cup history
England won their only World Cup in 1966. The 2026 tournament is their 17th World Cup appearance and eighth in succession.
Recent form
England qualified through UEFA and arrive after several deep tournament runs, including the Euro 2020 final and Euro 2024 final.
2026 World Cup angle
Group L gives England a major opening but also an immediate test against Croatia. Anything short of a knockout run would be judged harshly given the squad's quality.
Group-stage results & analysis
| Match | Score | England model share |
|---|---|---|
| vs ππ· Croatia FT | 4 : 2 | -- |
| vs π¬π Ghana FT | 0 : 0 | -- |
| vs π΅π¦ Panama | 3 : 0 | 93% |