England face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L. Full fixture details, BST kick-off times, and how to watch every Three Lions match on IPTV in 4K.
England in Group L
England have been drawn in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. The Three Lions are expected to top the group but face a tricky opener against Croatia — a repeat of the 2018 World Cup semi-final. Manager Gareth Southgate (or his successor) will be targeting a strong group stage campaign to build momentum for the knockout rounds.
Match 1 — England vs Croatia, 17 June
England open their World Cup campaign against Croatia on 17 June at 21:00 BST, broadcast live on ITV1 and ITVX. This is a fixture loaded with history — Croatia knocked England out of the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, while England gained revenge at Euro 2020 in the group stage. Expect a tactical, high-intensity contest between two sides who know each other extremely well.
Match 2 — England vs Ghana, 23 June
England face Ghana in their second group game on 23 June, broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The kick-off time is to be confirmed. Ghana qualified through a competitive African qualifying campaign and will provide a stern physical test. England historically perform well in second group games, and a win here could effectively seal qualification for the knockout stages.
Match 3 — England vs Panama, 27 June
England conclude their group stage campaign against Panama on 27 June at 22:00 BST on ITV1. If results go to plan, this match could be an opportunity for squad rotation with the round of 32 on the horizon. England beat Panama 6-1 at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, with Harry Kane scoring a hat-trick. Fans will hope for a similarly comfortable result this time around.
How to Watch Every England Match
All three England group stage matches are available on XiroTV in 4K Ultra HD quality, alongside the BBC and ITV free-to-air broadcasts. If you are watching on IPTV, navigate to UK Sports channels in your app — ITV1, BBC One, and all Sky Sports channels are included. For the knockout stages, coverage depends on results, but XiroTV carries every match regardless of which channel broadcasts it.