England vs. Croatia: Kickoff Time, TV Channel, and Live Stream Details for World Cup 2026
England aims to advance in the 2026 World Cup, but first, they must overcome a strong Croatian team in Texas. Their last encounter was a tight UEFA European Championship qualifier in 2021, where England secured a 1-0 victory.
Match Time and Location
This showdown happens at AT&T Stadium in Texas, kicking off on Wednesday, June 17 at 3 p.m. Central Time. Across U.S. time zones, the kickoff translates as:
- Eastern Time: 4 p.m.
- Central Time: 3 p.m.
- Mountain Time: 2 p.m.
- Pacific Time: 1 p.m.
Where to Watch England vs. Croatia
The game airs on Fox, with streaming options through fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users can start with a free trial on fubo, which offers over 100 live TV channels, including ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox, without cable.
Teams' Background
England reached the quarterfinals in 2022 and seeks their first World Cup title since 1966. Harry Kane and Declan Rice are key players leading one of the tournament's oldest teams. Croatia finished third in 2022 after being runners-up in 2018. Luka Modric, Josko Gvardiol, and Josip Stanisic look to push their team further this year.
Other Matches Around This Date
On June 17, other World Cup matches include Austria vs. Jordan at midnight and Ghana vs. Panama at 7 p.m. Eastern. The following day features games like Czechia vs. South Africa at noon and Mexico vs. South Korea at 11 p.m. Eastern.
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will take place across 16 cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
The event expands to 48 teams, up from 32, increasing the number of matches to 104. Participating nations range from Algeria and Argentina to Uzbekistan and Uruguay.
Streaming and Broadcast Info
In the U.S., English-language coverage is available on FOX and FS1, accessible via streaming platforms like fubo. Spanish-language broadcasts air on Telemundo and Universo, also streamable on DIRECTV and Peacock.
Final Match Details
The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, labeled by FIFA as New York-New Jersey Stadium.
