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.

England's 2026 World Cup group stage is set: they face Croatia on June 17 in Texas, then Panama and Ghana. The fixture list includes a rematch of the 2018 semi-final defeat.

Panama announced their 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Norwich City defender Jose Cordoba is the only UK-based player selected. Panama, in Group L with England, Croatia, and Ghana, seeks to improve on their winless 2018 debut.

Thomas Partey, facing rape and sexual assault charges, is included in Ghana's 28-man preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup. Coach Carlos Queiroz prioritizes experience for tough group matches against Panama, England, and Croatia.

Mexico trimmed six players from their preliminary 2026 World Cup squad immediately after a 2-0 friendly win over Ghana, signaling coach Javier Aguirre's focus on form and fitness over reputation.

Tuchel's ruthless selection omits Foden, Palmer, Alexander-Arnold, Maguire, and Shaw. Ivan Toney and John Stones recalled. Group L opponents: Croatia, Ghana, Panama.

FIFA sanctions Mexico with partial stadium closure for friendly vs. Ghana due to repeated discriminatory chants. This is a warning for the 2026 World Cup, where stricter protocols could lead to match stoppages or forfeits.

Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for the 2026 World Cup leaves out big names including Cole Palmer and Harry Maguire. Harry Kane will captain the side as they face Croatia, Ghana, and Panama in Group L.

Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their debuts in the expanded 48-team tournament.