England vs Croatia
England vs Croatia preview
England vs Croatia is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group L. England (Seed #45) face Croatia (#46) on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at AT&T Stadium. With both sides ranked within 1 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
AT&T Stadium (capacity 80,000) is the retractable-roof home of the Dallas Cowboys (NFL). It sits 130m above sea level in Dallas (Arlington). June/July temperatures in Dallas average a high of 35°C and a low of 23°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — England have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Croatia have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
England vs Croatia — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | England | Croatia |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #45 | #46 |
| Confederation | UEFA | UEFA |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live England vs Croatia data
// Fetch live data for England vs Croatia
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-17',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is England vs Croatia at the 2026 World Cup?
England vs Croatia is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, kicking off at Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:00:00 UTC at AT&T Stadium, Dallas (Arlington).
What stage is England vs Croatia?
England vs Croatia is a Group Stage fixture in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts England vs Croatia?
AT&T Stadium (capacity 80,000, opened 2009, retractable roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in Dallas (Arlington) hosts England vs Croatia.
Who is favoured to win England vs Croatia?
England go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #45, with Croatia seeded #46. England's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Croatia's is To be confirmed. Live odds for England vs Croatia are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch England vs Croatia?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for England vs Croatia in my timezone?
England vs Croatia kicks off at Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live England vs Croatia stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-17) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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