FIFA World Cup 2026: England and Croatia set to duel for Group L dominance

England and Croatia are the favorites to advance from Group L in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Their opening match will set the tone. England, coached by Thomas Tuchel and captained by Harry Kane, are ranked fourth in the FIFA rankings. Croatia, led by Luka Modric, are ranked 11th and finished as runners-up in 2018. Ghana and Panama are the other teams in the group.