England vs. Croatia: Kickoff Time, Live Stream, and TV Channel for 2026 World Cup Match
When Does England Face Croatia in the 2026 World Cup?
The match between England and Croatia is set to take place at AT&T Stadium in Texas on Wednesday, June 17. The kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time.
For those tuning in across the U.S., here’s the kickoff translated into various time zones:
- Eastern Time: 4 p.m.
- Central Time: 3 p.m.
- Mountain Time: 2 p.m.
- Pacific Time: 1 p.m.
Where to Watch England vs. Croatia
This World Cup fixture will be broadcast live on Fox. Streaming options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users can take advantage of a free trial with fubo, which offers over 100 live TV and sports channels without the need for cable.
Stream England vs. Croatia live on fubo
Background on the Teams
England reached the quarterfinals in 2022 and aims for their first World Cup title since 1966. Key players such as Harry Kane and Declan Rice are expected to lead one of the tournament’s most experienced squads.
Croatia finished third in 2022 after placing second in 2018. Players like Luka Modric, Josko Gvardiol, and Josip Stanisic will look to push the team beyond previous achievements and claim their first World Cup trophy.
Other World Cup Matches on June 17 and 18 (All times Eastern)
- Austria vs. Jordan – 12 a.m.
- Portugal vs. DR Congo – 1 p.m.
- England vs. Croatia – 4 p.m.
- Ghana vs. Panama – 7 p.m.
- Uzbekistan vs. Colombia – 10 p.m.
- Czechia vs. South Africa – 12 p.m. (June 18)
- Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina – 3 p.m.
- Canada vs. Qatar – 6 p.m.
- Mexico vs. South Korea – 11 p.m.
Key Details About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The tournament runs from June 11 through July 19, 2026, and will be the first hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will be played in 16 cities across these nations.
The event expands to include 48 teams, up from 32 in past World Cups, resulting in 104 total matches. This broader field brings more knockout rounds and greater international involvement.
Host Cities
In the U.S.: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle.In Canada: Toronto and Vancouver.In Mexico: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey.
Broadcast Info in the U.S.
Fox Sports will cover English-language matches on FOX and FS1, both available on fubo for viewers without cable. Spanish-language broadcasts air on Telemundo and Universo, streaming on platforms such as Peacock and DIRECTV.
Final Match
The final is slated for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, known in the tournament as New York-New Jersey Stadium.
