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England — World Cup 2026

1× FIFA World Cup winner (1966)

Group L · Model Elo 2197 · Founded 1872 · Wembley Stadium

England are in Group L. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 2197, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 8 group-stage fixtures.

About England

England are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group L. The national side was founded in 1872. They play home matches at the Wembley Stadium in Wembley, London, which seats 90,000.

Squad (27)

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Forwards

Staff

Current squad data from TheSportsDB.

Record

England have played 1,098 internationals since 1872, winning 631 for a 57.5% win rate (631W 259D 208L, 2,401 goals for / 1,053 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 38W 23D 21L from 82 matches.

Recent form

Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).

England's Top World Cup Scorers

World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.

Group L Fixtures & Predictions

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England vs Croatia · Jun 17 · model score 1–0
England 52% Draw 26% Croatia 22%
England vs Ghana · Jun 23 · model score 3–0
England 91% Draw 7% Ghana 2%
Panama vs England · Jun 27 · model score 0–2
Panama 6% Draw 15% England 79%
England vs DR Congo · Jul 1 · model score 2–0
England 78% Draw 15% DR Congo 7%
Mexico vs England · Jul 6 · model score 1–0
Mexico 39% Draw 29% England 32%
Norway vs England · Jul 11 · model score 0–1
Norway 22% Draw 27% England 51%
England vs Argentina · Jul 15 · model score 0–1
England 25% Draw 28% Argentina 47%
France vs England · Jul 18 · model score 1–0
France 42% Draw 28% England 30%

FAQ

Which group is England in at the 2026 World Cup?

England are in Group L.

What are England's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?

Our model gives England a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 2197.

When was the England national football team founded?

1872.

Where do England play their home matches?

At the Wembley Stadium in Wembley, London (capacity 90,000).

How many World Cups has England won?

England have won the FIFA World Cup 1 time: 1966.

What is England's all-time record?

England have played 1098 internationals, winning 631 (57.5%). At the World Cup they have 38 wins, 23 draws and 21 defeats from 82 matches.

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