Overview
- The match will be played at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, as the opening fixture for England and Croatia in Group L.
- England made a late squad change when Tino Livramento withdrew with a calf injury and Trevoh Chalobah was called up to replace him.
- Pre-match lineups published by multiple outlets list Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham as England starters and report Luka Modric among Croatia’s probable midfield starters.
- Broadcasters and streaming platforms across markets have published viewing options, with free-to-air coverage in Mexico on Canal 5 and Azteca 7 and services such as Telefe, TyC Sports, ViX, FOX and DIRECTV listed in other countries.
- Preview pieces and an AI projection favor a narrow England win, citing Kane’s prolific club season as a key factor, while the recent 2018 World Cup semifinal between the sides remains a notable context for Croatia’s resilience.