World Cup#England

England and Ghana through as Croatia chase survival

England and Ghana have advanced, while Croatia need a decisive result against Ghana in the final round.

Group L remains tense ahead of the final round of matches at the 2026 World Cup, even though England and Ghana have already secured Round of 32 places after results elsewhere made four points enough to advance.

England face Panama with four points and a goal-difference advantage over Ghana, aiming to win the group and avoid a more complicated knockout route.

Ghana also have four points and meet Croatia in Philadelphia, where a draw would likely protect a strong position, while Croatia need a positive result to avoid elimination or reliance on third-place calculations.

Panama are already out, but they could still affect the group if they frustrate England. The Croatia-Ghana match is the hottest fixture because of Croatia's pressure and the experience of Luka Modrić and Ivan Perišić.