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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L brings together England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama in one of the 12 group-stage pools. Below: our full Group L preview, predicted finish, best bets, key matches and outright odds.
Group L Standings
Group L standings as they stand after the latest round. Standings update as results come in.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 2 | Ghana | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 3 |
| 4 | Panama | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0 |
| Matchday | Match | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghana vs Panama | 1-0 | |
| 1 | England vs Croatia | 4-2 | |
| 2 | England vs Ghana | 0-0 | |
| 2 | Panama vs Croatia | 0-1 | |
| 3 | Panama vs England | — Upcoming | |
| 3 | Croatia vs Ghana | — Upcoming |
| Team | Pot / Confederation | Outright (WC2026) | Key Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏴 England | UEFA Pot 1 | $1.30-$1.45 | Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Harry Kane |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | UEFA Pot 2 | $3.20-$3.80 | Luka Modrić (final WC), Andrej Kramarić |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | CAF Pot 3 | $9-$13 | Mohammed Kudus (West Ham) |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | CONCACAF Pot 4 | $26-$34 | Adalberto Carrasquilla (Pumas) |
Group L Best Bet
Best Bet: England to win Group L at typical $1.30-$1.45 with bet365.
England to top Group L at $1.30-$1.45. Bellingham top scorer in Group L at typical $4-$6 has narrative value.
Group L Predicted Finish
England drew well — Croatia are the second-best side but well past their 2018 Russia final-run peak. Modrić plays his final World Cup, which is the dominant storyline of the group. England should top Group L comfortably and avoid an early-stage banana skin.
Predicted final standings:
1. England, 2. Croatia, 3. Ghana, 4. Panama
Key Match in Group L
England v Croatia — the 1st-place decider. England have the deeper squad; Croatia have Modrić’s magic and a one-final-look-at-it edge.
Group L Outright Markets
| Market | Typical Price |
|---|---|
| To win Group L — England | $1.30-$1.45 |
| To win Group L — Croatia | $3.20-$4.50 |
| To qualify (Top 2) — England | $1.15-$1.25 |
| To qualify (Top 2) — Croatia | $1.40-$1.65 |
| To finish bottom of Group L — Panama | $1.35-$1.55 |
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