England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Three Lions compete in Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Thomas Tuchel, captain Harry Kane. UEFA qualifier.
England's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ranked inside the FIFA top 10, England arrives in the United States, Canada, and Mexico as one of the genuine title contenders. Bookmakers and pundits have them in the conversation alongside the rest of the elite.
England is the highest-ranked side in Group H (avg. opponent rank #29). They are expected to top the group, but Colombia and Senegal are realistic challengers.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for England: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group H is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first England match of the World Cup is scheduled for Monday, June 15 against Colombia at AT&T Stadium.
England 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
England World Cup history
England are a former World Champion ((1966)). With 17 previous FIFA World Cup appearances, they remain one of the most experienced sides in the tournament. Recent form across the last five editions: QF, 4th, QF, R16, QF.
Get England data via API
// Fetch England World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=england',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is England in at the 2026 World Cup?
England is in Group H alongside Colombia, Senegal, Iraq. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group H is #29.
Who is England's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Thomas Tuchel manages England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Harry Kane as captain.
What is England's best World Cup finish?
England's best FIFA World Cup finish is Champions (1966). They have appeared in 17 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: QF, 4th, QF, R16, QF.
Who are England's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain Harry Kane leads a squad whose standout names include Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka. The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did England qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
UEFA qualifier. They came through the UEFA qualifying pathway.
What is England's current FIFA Ranking?
England are ranked #4 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Ranked inside the FIFA top 10, England arrives in the United States, Canada, and Mexico as one of the genuine title contenders. Bookmakers and pundits have them in the conversation alongside the rest of the elite.
What are England's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
England is the highest-ranked side in Group H (avg. opponent rank #29). They are expected to top the group, but Colombia and Senegal are realistic challengers. Ranked inside the FIFA top 10, England arrives in the United States, Canada, and Mexico as one of the genuine title contenders. Bookmakers and pundits have them in the conversation alongside the rest of the elite.
How can I get England fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all England World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for England going back to their first tournament.
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