England and Croatia will kick off their 2026 World Cup campaigns on Wednesday evening in a Group L match. This fixture pits two strong European teams against each other, with England aiming to improve upon their runner-up finish at the recent European Championship. Croatia, meanwhile, secured a third-place finish at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The match, scheduled for 10:00 PM local time, is anticipated to be a competitive encounter. England’s squad includes key players Harry Kane and former PSV Eindhoven player Noni Madueke. Both nations will be looking for a strong start to their World Cup qualifying journey.