Team route
Croatia World Cup 2026 Schedule Overview
This team page is built for users who already know the country they want to follow. Instead of asking them to keep filtering the full tournament table, it puts Croatia's three group fixtures, opponents, host cities, stadiums and match-detail links into one route.
Croatia moves across United States and Canada, so supporters should check venue locations, border timing, flight options and local kickoff conversions before treating the fixtures as one simple trip. The first match is England vs Croatia in Dallas, while the final group fixture is Croatia vs Ghana in Philadelphia. That order matters for fans planning watch times, travel days or a printable schedule.
Group overview
Group L standings and remaining fixtures
Full group page ->
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GHAGhana
PANPanama
Match 21
England vs Croatia
AT&T Stadium, Dallas - Jun 16 - 17:00 ET
Match 23
Ghana vs Panama
BMO Field, Toronto - Jun 16 - 20:00 ET
Match 43
Panama vs Croatia
BMO Field, Toronto - Jun 22 - 20:00 ET
Match 47
England vs Ghana
Gillette Stadium, Boston - Jun 23 - 17:00 ET
Match 71
Panama vs England
MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey - Jun 27 - 18:00 ET
Match 72
Croatia vs Ghana
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia - Jun 27 - 18:00 ET
Potential lineup
4-2-3-1 role board, not a confirmed squad list
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Player names are intentionally not guessed here. Use this board as a role-based planning view until an official squad, lineup or reliable projection is available.
Fixtures
Croatia World Cup 2026 Schedule Fixtures by Date, Opponent and City
Each fixture card connects the match row to a practical next step: open the match detail for kickoff conversion and source notes, or open the host city page for stadium and local schedule context.
Match 21
Croatia Fixture 21: England vs Croatia
Croatia is listed second for this Group L fixture against England on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Kickoff is listed at 17:00 ET, and the match is scheduled for AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
The opener against England sets the first reference point for Group L. Fans should use this match to check the first kickoff time, the opening city and whether the next fixture requires a fast travel change.
Match 43
Croatia Fixture 43: Panama vs Croatia
Croatia is listed second for this Group L fixture against Panama on Monday, June 22, 2026. Kickoff is listed at 20:00 ET, and the match is scheduled for BMO Field in Toronto.
The middle fixture against Panama is the bridge between the opener and the final group match. It is useful for checking rest days, travel rhythm and whether the team remains in the same country or changes host markets.
Match 72
Croatia Fixture 72: Croatia vs Ghana
Croatia is listed first for this Group L fixture against Ghana on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Kickoff is listed at 18:00 ET, and the match is scheduled for Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
The closing group match against Ghana can carry qualification pressure because standings, goal difference and the best third-place comparison may matter by then. It is the fixture most likely to send users toward standings and bracket planning.
First match
Croatia First Match
Croatia opens against England on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 17:00 ET. The first match is the best starting point for checking watch-party timing, arrival plans and the first city on the route.
Host route
Croatia Host Cities and Stadiums
The team route includes AT&T Stadium, BMO Field and Lincoln Financial Field. Because the host-city path is Dallas, Philadelphia and Toronto, users should compare venue pages before booking travel or deciding which fixtures to attend.
Qualification path
Group L Planning for Croatia
The group stage sends the top teams toward the knockout bracket, while third-place comparisons may also matter. Keep this page next to the standings hub once match results start changing the table.
How to Use the Croatia World Cup 2026 Schedule
Track Croatia kickoff times
Use the Croatia World Cup 2026 Schedule route when you need one list of dates and ET kickoff times without scanning all 104 matches. Open each match detail page when you need converted time, city context or same-group links.
Plan Croatia travel by host city
Croatia's route touches Dallas, Philadelphia and Toronto. Use the city links to compare stadiums, match clusters and local planning notes before you make paid travel decisions.
Save the Croatia schedule with PDF or Excel
The PDF is useful for a quick printable copy, while the Excel workbook is better if you want to filter the full World Cup 2026 schedule by Croatia, Group L, city or date.
Croatia World Cup 2026 Schedule Related Planning Links
Croatia World Cup 2026 Schedule FAQ
What does this Croatia page include?
This team-specific fixture page covers Croatia's Group L match dates, opponents, kickoff times, host cities, stadiums and links to match-detail pages.
Who does Croatia play in Group L?
Croatia is listed with England, Ghana and Panama in Group L. Use the group page and standings page together once results begin to affect qualification routes.
Where does Croatia play during the World Cup 2026 group stage?
Croatia is listed in Dallas, Philadelphia and Toronto. The page links each city to a host-city guide so fans can check stadium context and related fixtures.
Can I download the Croatia World Cup 2026 fixtures?
Yes. Use the World Cup 2026 Schedule PDF for a printable copy or the Excel workbook when you want to filter all matches down to Croatia, Group L, a city or a date range.
Does this page show Croatia knockout matches?
Not yet. Knockout matches depend on group results. This page focuses on the confirmed group route and links to standings, bracket and match-detail pages for the next planning step.