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Men's World Cup Fixtures
- Lorne & Nora The Gals
- 12 hours ago
- 2 min read
The Men's World Cup is here! We're hoping that some Lioness energy has rubbed off and we're in for another summer of WINNING.
Here's everything you need to know about England's confirmed fixtures and the key dates to keep free in your diary.
Whether you're planning pub trips, watch parties or a World Cup sweepstake with your gals, now's the perfect time to get your diary sorted.
Need help organising a sweepstake? Check out our guide to running a World Cup sweepstake with your gals.
England's Group Stage Fixtures
England have been drawn into Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama.
Wednesday 17 June
š“ England vs Croatia
š Kick-off: 9:00pm BST
š Dallas
Tuesday 23 June
š“ England vs Ghana
š Kick-off: 9:00pm BST
š Boston
Saturday 27 June
š“ Panama vs England
š Kick-off: 10:00pm BST
š New York New Jersey
The Knockout Stages
The 2026 World Cup is the first to feature 48 teams, meaning there is an additional knockout round before the traditional last 16. The top two teams from each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, progress to the knockout stage.
Round of 32
š 28 June to 3 July
If England qualify from the group, this will be their first knockout match.
Round of 16
š 4 July to 7 July
Win in the Round of 32 and England move into the last 16.
Quarter-Finals
š 9 July to 11 July
This is where the tournament starts to feel serious. Just eight teams remain and every match has the potential to be a classic.
Semi-Finals
š 14 July to 15 July
Only four teams left. Win here and you're heading to the World Cup Final.
Third-Place Play-Off
š Saturday 18 July
š 10:00pm BST
For the two semi-final losers.
World Cup Final
š Sunday 19 July
š 8:00pm BST
Make the Most of the World Cup
š Run a World Cup sweepstake with your gals, teammates or colleagues.
š Join a local Gals FC community and meet other women who love football.
š Organise a watch party for England's group games.
New Here? Welcome to Gals FC šš
Gals FC is a community football club for women. We run friendly, non-competitive football games across the UK, helping women get active, make friends and be part of a local community.
Whether you've played football your whole life or haven't kicked a ball since school, you'll be welcome.
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