England vs. Croatia: Kickoff Time, Live Stream, and TV Channel for World Cup 2026 Match

England Faces Croatia in World Cup 2026

England aims to advance deep into the 2026 World Cup, starting with a challenging encounter against Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Texas. Their last meeting was a 1-0 win for England during the 2021 UEFA European Championship qualifiers.

Watch every match of the World Cup 2026 live on fubo, including this key game between England and Croatia, with a free trial available for new users.

England's Quest

After reaching the quarterfinals in 2022, England is eager to claim their first World Cup title since 1966. Veterans Harry Kane and Declan Rice lead one of the tournament’s most experienced squads as they chase glory.

Croatia's Challenge

Finishing third in 2022 after a runner-up spot in 2018, Croatia looks to stars like Luka Modric, Josko Gvardiol, and Josip Stanisic to push the team beyond past achievements and finally win the championship.

Match Details and Kickoff Times

The match kicks off on Wednesday, June 17 at 3 p.m. Central Time in Texas. Here’s the schedule across U.S. time zones:

How to Watch England vs. Croatia

The match will air on Fox in the United States, with streaming available through fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New subscribers to fubo can start watching with a free trial, accessing over 100 channels including ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox without cable fees.

Today's World Cup Schedule (Eastern Time)

• Austria vs. Jordan – 12 a.m.
• Portugal vs. DR Congo – 1 p.m.
• England vs. Croatia – 4 p.m.
• Ghana vs. Panama – 7 p.m.
• Uzbekistan vs. Colombia – 10 p.m.

Upcoming Matches (Eastern Time)

• Czechia vs. South Africa – 12 p.m. (June 18)
• Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina – 3 p.m.
• Canada vs. Qatar – 6 p.m.
• Mexico vs. South Korea – 11 p.m.

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, marking the first time it is hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will be held in 16 cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

This edition features an expanded field of 48 teams, up from 32, resulting in 104 matches total. This means more group stage contests and knockout games than ever before.

Participating Nations Include:

Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan.

Broadcast and Streaming Info

English-language matches in the U.S. will appear on FOX and FS1, accessible via fubo. Spanish coverage airs on Telemundo and Universo, streamable through DIRECTV and Peacock.

The World Cup final is set for Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium, also known as New York-New Jersey Stadium.

U.S. Participation

The United States has automatically qualified as one of the host nations, alongside Canada and Mexico.