England will begin their 2026 World Cup group stage against Croatia on June 17 at 21:00 BST in Dallas. It is the first of three matches for Thomas Tuchel's squad in Group L, alongside Ghana and Panama.
This fixture is a rematch of the 2018 World Cup semi-final in Russia, where Croatia won 2-1 in Moscow. England led that match but fell in the second half. The match will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds app, with live text commentary on BBC Sport and highlights on BBC iPlayer.
The clash is significant for both squads' tournament starts. Croatia is known for resilience in major matches, while England under Tuchel has shown fighting spirit in recent friendlies, including a 3-0 win over Costa Rica.
For betting: head-to-head records suggest Croatia can mount effective defensive resistance. Injuries to key players in either squad may shift odds on match outcome and goal totals.