England’s Potential Opponents in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32

The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is underway, and England has secured its spot in the knockout phase. Their recent 0-0 draw against Ghana kept them at the top of Group L alongside the Black Stars, both holding four points each. England holds a slight advantage with a +2 goal difference heading into the final group matches.

Earlier, England opened their tournament with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia. Captain Harry Kane netted twice, with support from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford, who sealed the win. Croatia fought back hard, equalizing twice through Martin Baturina and Petar Musa, but England reclaimed control early in the second half.

Possible Round of 32 Opponents

If England finishes first in Group L, they will face a third-place team from one of these groups: E, H, I, J, or K. Finishing second means a match against the runner-up from Group K.

Here’s a breakdown of potential opponents:

Should England finish second, their opponent will be one of the teams from Group K listed above.

Match Dates and Venues

A first-place finish in Group L sets England up for a Round of 32 game on Wednesday, July 1 at 5 p.m. ET in Atlanta. Ending as runners-up pushes the match to Friday, July 3 at noon ET in Toronto, Canada.