England vs. Croatia Kickoff Time, Live Stream, and TV Info for World Cup 2026
England aims to make a strong run in the 2026 World Cup, starting with a challenging match against Croatia in Texas. Their last encounter was a UEFA European Championship qualifier in 2021, where England secured a 1-0 victory.
Kickoff Details
This match will take place at AT&T Stadium in Texas, kicking off on Wednesday, June 17 at 3 p.m. local time. The kickoff times across U.S. zones are:
How to Watch England vs. Croatia
The match will air on Fox in the U.S., with streaming available via fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New fubo subscribers can access a free trial, allowing them to watch live sports and TV channels without cable.
Fubo offers more than 100 top channels, including ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox, making it a solid option to catch this and other World Cup matches.
World Cup Matches on June 17 and 18 (Eastern Time)
- June 17: Austria vs. Jordan (12 a.m.)
- June 17: Portugal vs. DR Congo (1 p.m.)
- June 17: England vs. Croatia (4 p.m.)
- June 17: Ghana vs. Panama (7 p.m.)
- June 17: Uzbekistan vs. Colombia (10 p.m.)
- June 18: Czechia vs. South Africa (12 p.m.)
- June 18: Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (3 p.m.)
- June 18: Canada vs. Qatar (6 p.m.)
- June 18: Mexico vs. South Korea (11 p.m.)
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, spanning three host countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This marks the first men’s World Cup held across multiple nations.
Matches will be played in 16 cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle in the U.S.; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; plus Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey in Mexico.
The event expands to feature 48 teams, up from 32, meaning more games and wider participation globally.
Teams Participating
Among the 48 teams are England, Croatia, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, France, the United States, and many others.
Number of Matches and Streaming
There will be 104 matches including group stages and knockout rounds. Streaming availability varies by match and language. In the U.S., Fox Sports broadcasts matches on FOX and FS1 with streams on fubo. Spanish-language coverage comes through Telemundo and Peacock.
Final Match
The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, known as New York-New Jersey Stadium during the event.
Host Nation Participation
The United States automatically qualified as a host country, alongside Canada and Mexico.
