2026 World Cup Group L: Schedule, Tickets & England vs Croatia Guides

Group L Teams: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama

The Group L Matchday Schedule
Group L is a dream for Northeast-based fans. With four matches in the Boston and Philadelphia areas and key fixtures in Toronto and New Jersey, this group offers the most accessible travel itinerary for fans following the “Three Lions” or the “Black Stars.”

Date	Fixture	Venue	City	Tickets
June 17	Panama vs. Ghana	Boston Stadium (Gillette)	Foxborough, MA	Buy Tickets
June 17	England vs. Croatia	Boston Stadium (Gillette)	Foxborough, MA	Buy Tickets
June 23	England vs. Ghana	Boston Stadium (Gillette)	Foxborough, MA	Buy Tickets
June 23	Panama vs. Croatia	Toronto Stadium (BMO Field)	Toronto, ON	Buy Tickets
June 27	Panama vs. England	New York New Jersey Stadium	East Rutherford, NJ	Buy Tickets
June 27	Croatia vs. Ghana	Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial)	Philadelphia, PA	Buy Tickets

Group L: Team Previews & Storylines
England: The Heavyweight Favorites
England will likely see the highest ticket demand in this group. With a massive traveling support and a squad of global superstars, their matches in Boston and New Jersey will be immediate sell-out risks.

Key Player: Jude Bellingham – A global icon whose presence alone drives “Experience” (E-E-A-T) for your page.

The Storyline: The June 17th opener against Croatia is a rematch of the 2018 Semifinal. This historical rivalry is your strongest “hook” for ranking on high-intent search queries.

Croatia: The Midfield Masters
Croatia is renowned for their tactical resilience. Their matches in the Northeast will draw large crowds from the significant Croatian-American communities in New York and Pennsylvania.

Key Player: Luka Modrić – If he is in the squad, every match he plays will be treated as a “farewell tour” event, driving secondary market ticket spikes.

Ghana: The Black Stars’ Northeast Invasion
Ghana has a history of high-energy World Cup performances. Playing in Boston and Philadelphia is ideal for their fanbase, as the East Coast holds some of the largest Ghanaian diaspora populations in the U.S.

Host City “Local Intelligence”
Boston (Foxborough), MA (Gillette Stadium)
The Vibe: Host to three massive Group L fixtures. Fans should expect a “Festival of Football” atmosphere in Patriot Place.

Logistics: Advise users to take the MBTA Commuter Rail “Event Trains” from South Station or Back Bay. Driving from Boston on match days can take over two hours due to Route 1 congestion.

Philadelphia, PA (Lincoln Financial Field)
The Vibe: Known for its intense and passionate sports culture. The June 27th clash between Croatia and Ghana will be a physical, high-stakes finale.

Logistics: Use the SEPTA Broad Street Line directly to NRG Station. It is the only reliable way to reach the stadium district during major events.