Croatia Gears Up for 2026 World Cup Matches

Tickets still available to see Croatia take on England, Panama, and Ghana in group stage

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Croatia has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will compete in Group L. The team will face England, Panama, and Ghana in the group stage, with their first match against England on June 17, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Tickets for Croatia's group stage matches are still available, with the cheapest starting at $481.

Why it matters

Croatia is ranked No. 10 in the latest FIFA World Rankings and will be looking to improve on its best-ever result of Runners-up in the 2018 World Cup. The 2026 tournament marks Croatia's 7th appearance on the global stage, and fans are eager to secure tickets to support their national team.

The details

Croatia was drawn into Group L along with England, Panama, and Ghana. The team will play its three group stage games in Arlington, Texas; Toronto, Canada; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of publication, 4% of Croatia's seats are still available for purchase, so fans will need to act quickly to secure their tickets.

  • Croatia's first match is against England on June 17, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in June.

The players

Croatia

Croatia's national football team, which has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

England

One of Croatia's opponents in Group L of the 2026 World Cup.

Panama

One of Croatia's opponents in Group L of the 2026 World Cup.

Ghana

One of Croatia's opponents in Group L of the 2026 World Cup.

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What’s next

Limited Croatia 2026 World Cup tickets are still available, so fans should act quickly to secure their seats and support the national team.

The takeaway

Croatia's return to the World Cup stage in 2026 has fans eager to witness the team's performance, especially after its impressive run to the Runners-up finish in 2018. With tickets still available, this is an opportunity for supporters to be part of the action as Croatia takes on some tough opponents in the group stage.