England aim to end 60 years of hurt in Group L, facing Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. Thomas Tuchel leads the Three Lions, with Croatia's ageing stars, Ghana's turmoil, and Panama's resilience shaping a tricky path to the knockout stages.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 teams with 104 matches across the US, Canada, and Mexico. England faces Croatia, Ghana, and Panama; Scotland takes on Brazil, Haiti, and Morocco in a historic tournament.

Ghana announced their 2026 World Cup squad without star midfielder Mohammed Kudus, ruled out by a quad injury. The Black Stars must now reconfigure their attack for Group J without their creative linchpin.

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz defends including Thomas Partey in World Cup squad despite rape trial, citing presumption of innocence. Partey and Morocco's Hakimi both face charges, raising questions about sport and morality.