When Does England Play Next in the World Cup 2026?
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It sets up a duel between the tournament's two form strikers, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.
How England Got Here
England topped Group L before surviving two knockout scares in a row, coming from behind against DR Congo and then going down to ten men against Mexico before winning anyway.
| Date | Time (UK) | Match | Result | Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | 21:00 | England vs Croatia | W 4-2 | Group L | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| June 23, 2026 | 21:00 | England vs Ghana | D 0-0 | Group L | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |
| June 27, 2026 | 22:00 | Panama vs England | W 0-2 | Group L | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| July 1, 2026 | 17:00 | England vs DR Congo | W 2-1 | Round of 32 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| July 5, 2026 | 01:00 (July 6) | Mexico vs England | W 2-3 | Round of 16 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
England finished top of Group L on seven points, then needed a late Harry Kane brace to beat DR Congo before going to the Azteca and winning 3-2 despite Jarell Quansah's second-half red card. Jude Bellingham scored twice in the space of two minutes to put England ahead, Julian Quinones pulled one back for Mexico, and Kane converted the decisive penalty as England held on with ten men to end Mexico's unbeaten run at their own stadium.
Next Up: Quarter-Final vs Norway
| Date | Time (UK) | Match | Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2026 | 22:00 | England vs Norway | Quarter-Final | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
Norway are the surprise package of the knockout rounds, having beaten Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 thanks to an Erling Haaland brace, a result that ended Brazil's own long unbeaten run at the tournament and sent Norway into their first-ever World Cup quarter-final. Haaland has scored seven goals so far this tournament, one more than Kane, and the two of them lead the race for the Golden Boot.
England go in as the slightly more experienced side and hold a strong head-to-head record against Norway, but Quansah's red card against Mexico rules him out through suspension, while Jordan Henderson picked up a knock celebrating the win in Mexico City.
If England Beat Norway: Semi-Final
England's likely route to the semi-final runs through AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, against the winner of the other side of the bracket, Egypt or Argentina against Switzerland or Colombia, none of which had been decided as of publication. Semi-final matches are scheduled for July 14 and 15, with England's expected to kick off around 8:00pm UK time if they get there.
If England Reach the Final
The World Cup final is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with an expected kick-off around 8:00pm UK time. England have not won a World Cup since 1966, and a run to the final would be their first appearance in the showpiece match since then.
How to Watch
England's World Cup matches have been split between BBC and ITV. The quarter-final against Norway airs on ITV, having previously shown the tournament opener and final group game, while BBC has covered the Round of 32 and Round of 16 wins. Both broadcasters are scheduled to carry the final on July 19 if England get there.
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