16
WC Appearances
including 2026
Champion
Best Result
all-time
1 🏆
Titles
World Cup wins
#4
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About England
England arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup under German coach Thomas Tuchel with a genuine belief that 60 years of hurt can finally end. The Three Lions boast arguably their strongest squad since 1966, led by Real Madrid's extraordinary Jude Bellingham - already one of the world's best players at just 22 - alongside the brilliance of Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane's prolific goal-scoring, and Phil Foden's creative genius. Group L with Croatia, Panama, and Ghana is a group England should win comfortably, setting up what could be a historic knockout run. After heartbreaking semi-final exits at 2018 and Euro 2020, and another final defeat at Euro 2024, the belief - and the talent - are finally aligned for England to go all the way.
Team Base Camp
🇺🇸 USA
Base camp
Kansas City, Missouri
The Three Lions camp at Swope Soccer Village, a public multi-pitch complex in the KC metro. Central US location gives near-equal travel to East and West Coast Group L venues (Seattle, Dallas, Houston).
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), England stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Kansas City to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Jordan Pickford
Marc Guéhi
Elliot Anderson
Phil Foden
Harry Kane
Head Coach
Thomas Tuchel
2026 Group
Group L
England at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Quarterfinal | |
| 2018 | 4th Place | 🥉 |
| 2014 | Group Stage | |
| 2010 | Round of 16 | |
| 2006 | Quarterfinal | |
| 2002 | Quarterfinal | |
| 1998 | Round of 16 | |
| 1990 | 4th Place | 🥉 |
| 1986 | Quarterfinal | |
| 1982 | Round of 16 | |
| 1970 | Quarterfinal | |
| 1966 | Champion | 🏆 |
| 1962 | Quarterfinal | |
| 1958 | Group Stage | |
| 1954 | Quarterfinal | |
| 1950 | Group Stage |
16 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as England
England World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is England in for the 2026 World Cup?+
England is in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Croatia, Panama, Ghana.
Who is the manager of England at the 2026 World Cup?+
Thomas Tuchel manages England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is England's FIFA ranking?+
England is ranked #4 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has England played in?+
England has appeared in 16 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is Champion, and they have won the World Cup 1 time.
When does England play in the 2026 World Cup?+
England's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 17 vs Croatia; June 23 vs Ghana; June 27 vs Panama. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are England's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for England include Jordan Pickford, Marc Guéhi, Elliot Anderson, Phil Foden, Harry Kane.
Where is England's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
England will be based in Kansas City, Missouri (USA), training at Swope Soccer Village. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.