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England will face Croatia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L opener on June 17, 2026, at Dallas Stadium on FOX.
After falling short in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals and the Euro 2024 final, the Three Lions enter a new era under new manager Thomas Tuchel with many unfinished tasks.
England booked their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup by finishing top of UEFA Group K with a perfect campaign. They capped their qualification with a dominant 5-0 win over Latvia, finishing unbeaten in eight matches without conceding a goal.
England is one of the tournament favorites with +700, behind France and Spain.
Despite a new manager, the team will rely on the same core that made them an international powerhouse, including Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice.
After coming close on several major stages, this group has yet to cross the finish line, with the men’s team still seeking their first major international title in 60 years.
Likewise, Croatia have made a lot of noise at the last two World Cups, establishing themselves as one of the most successful teams of the modern era.
They finished second in 2018 and followed that up with a third-place finish in 2022. Additionally, they also reached the UEFA Nations League final in 2023. Even more impressive, Croatia achieved this sustained success with a population of less than four million.
Croatia secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by finishing first in UEFA Group L, ensuring their automatic qualification for the tournament.
Like England, can they finally overcome these near misses and heartbreaks to lift the trophy?
Let’s check out the odds for the England vs Croatia Group L match on FanDuel Sportsbook starting June 17.
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Harry Kane is +125 to score in England’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Croatia. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
England v Croatia odds
Money line
- England: -140 (bet $10 to win $17.14 in total)
- Croatia: +420 (bet $10 to win $52 in total)
- Draw: +270 (bet $10 to win $37 in total)
Spread
- England -0.5: -140 (bet $10 to win $17.14 total)
- Croatia +0.5: +115 (bet $10 to win $21.50 total)
Over/Under Total Odds: 2.5
- On: +116 (bet $10 to win $21.60 in total)
- Below: -142 (bet $10 to win $17.04 in total)
England v Croatia Prediction, choice
From FOX sports betting analyst Chris “The Bear” Fallica:
- A grizzled, veteran-laden Croatia are back to make England’s lives miserable here. England’s matches at Euro 2024 have been bogs, and I can’t imagine Thomas Tuchel’s presence will change that much. Head even towards half-time and Harry Kane on the spot in the second half seems like a likely recipe. Bet on a draw in the first half and less than 2.5 goals to score.
How to watch England vs Croatia
Let’s take a look at other bets for the match.
Anytime Goalscorer Accessories
Tie without betting
- England: -390 (bet $10 to win $12.56 in total)
- Croatia: +280 (bet $10 to win $38 in total)
Both teams score
- Yes: +108 (bet $10 to win $20.80 in total)
- No: -130 (bet $10 to win $17.69 in total)
