England vs. Croatia: Kickoff Time, Live Stream and TV Info for 2026 World Cup Clash
The highly anticipated match between England and Croatia is set for Wednesday, June 17, at AT&T Stadium in Texas. The game kicks off at 3 p.m. local time (Central Time).
Across the United States, kickoff times are as follows:
- Eastern Time: 4 p.m.
- Central Time: 3 p.m.
- Mountain Time: 2 p.m.
- Pacific Time: 1 p.m.
Where to Watch and Stream the Match
The match will be broadcast live on Fox in the U.S. Fans can also stream the game through several platforms including fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users of fubo have the option to start with a free trial, allowing access to FOX, ESPN, ABC, CBS, and over 100 other channels without cable.
"Every World Cup 2026 match, including England vs. Croatia, is available live on fubo," the service promotes.
Teams’ Background Heading Into This Matchup
England reached the quarterfinals in 2022 and are chasing their first World Cup title since 1966. Players like Harry Kane and Declan Rice lead one of the tournament’s more experienced national squads.
Croatia finished third in the last World Cup after coming in second in 2018. With stars like Luka Modric, Josko Gvardiol, and Josip Stanisic, they aim to push further and secure a championship win.
Recent History
The most recent meeting between these teams was a UEFA European Championship qualifier in 2021, where England won 1-0.
Additional 2026 World Cup Information
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and is unique because it is hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will take place in 16 cities across these nations, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
This tournament expands to 48 teams, up from 32 in previous years, with 104 matches scheduled throughout the event.
Streaming and Broadcast Details
In the U.S., English-language coverage will mainly be on FOX and FS1, accessible via fubo. Spanish-language broadcasts will be carried by Telemundo and Universo, with streaming on Peacock and DIRECTV.
Final Match Date
The World Cup final will take place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the MetLife Stadium, officially named New York-New Jersey Stadium for the tournament.
Other Matches Around This Time
On June 17, besides England vs. Croatia, other fixtures include:
- Austria vs. Jordan at 12 a.m. ET
- Portugal vs. DR Congo at 1 p.m. ET
- Ghana vs. Panama at 7 p.m. ET
- Uzbekistan vs. Colombia at 10 p.m. ET
Games on June 18 feature teams like Czechia, Switzerland, Canada, and Mexico.
