England World Cup 2026 Odds, Squad & Fixtures

England World Cup 2026 betting odds

England are 7/1 and among the leading contenders to win the World Cup, as our World Cup winner odds guide shows. Thomas Tuchel’s side qualified with a perfect record — eight wins from eight, 22 goals scored and none conceded — and begin their campaign against Croatia on 17 June as strong favourites to top Group L.

England to win the World Cup 2026 outright

At 7/1 England sit in the top tier of contenders behind the likes of Spain, France and Argentina. After reaching the last two European Championship finals, the pressure is on Tuchel to convert that pedigree into a first World Cup since 1966.

England to win Group L odds

England are clear 4/9 favourites to win Group L, with the opener against Croatia likely to decide top spot. Ghana and Panama complete the group.

England to qualify from Group L odds

Qualification is expected as a formality — England are heavy odds-on to reach the Round of 32 from Group L, with games against Croatia, Ghana and Panama. Anything less would be a huge shock.

England stage of elimination odds

The market expects England to go deep, with the semi-finals and final the rounds where the value lies for a side that has reached the latter stages of the last three major tournaments. The pressure now is to take the final step.

England top scorer odds

Captain and all-time record scorer Harry Kane is among the favourites in the Golden Boot market at around 8/1. Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Anthony Gordon offer further goal threat from a deep attacking pool.

Odds correct as of 16 June 2026 and subject to change — always confirm the live price before betting. For the full outright market, group winners and golden-boot specials, see our World Cup 2026 betting hub.

England World Cup 2026 squad

World Cup 2026 group and fixtures

England are in Group L at the World Cup with Croatia, Ghana and Panama. Thomas Tuchel’s side begin against Croatia on 17 June in a heavyweight opener, before facing Ghana and Panama. With the top two and the eight best third-placed sides advancing under the 48-team format, England are overwhelming favourites to progress as group winners.

Group L gets under way on 17 June 2026 — no matches have been played yet. Top two plus the eight best third-placed sides reach the Round of 32.

England World Cup 2026 squad

Tuchel named a deep, talent-laden 26 built around captain Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice, with Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon and Eberechi Eze offering attacking riches.

Team news: Bukayo Saka is carrying an Achilles concern that Tuchel will manage carefully through the group stage. The numbers below are the confirmed FIFA squad list.

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Defenders

Midfielders

Forwards

How England will play

Tuchel has settled on a balanced 4-2-3-1, with Rice and Mainoo shielding the back four and Bellingham given licence to support Kane. The wide attacking spots offer Tuchel a wealth of options, and the clean-sheet record in qualifying suggests a side built on a solid defensive base.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Predicted starting XI — 4-2-3-1, with Saka’s fitness to be managed. Captain: Harry Kane.

Manager: Thomas Tuchel

The Champions League-winning German took charge of England and steered them through qualifying with a flawless record. Tuchel’s task is to add tournament ruthlessness to a side that has gone close in recent finals, and his pragmatic, big-match pedigree is exactly why the FA appointed him.

Captain: Harry Kane

England’s all-time record goalscorer and captain. The Bayern Munich striker remains the focal point of the attack and a leading Golden Boot contender — the man England rely on to deliver in the decisive moments.

England players to watch at World Cup 2026

Harry Kane — Forward

Captain, talisman and record scorer. Everything England do in the final third runs through him, and he is among the favourites for the Golden Boot.

Jude Bellingham — Midfielder

The Real Madrid superstar is England’s creative and athletic heartbeat, capable of dominating games and arriving in the box to score crucial goals.

Bukayo Saka — Forward

The Arsenal winger is one of England’s most dangerous attackers when fit, his fitness through the group stage one of Tuchel’s key considerations.

How England qualified for World Cup 2026

England qualified in style under Tuchel, winning all eight of their European qualifiers, scoring 22 goals and conceding none — a perfect campaign that underlined their status among the favourites.

England’s World Cup history

England’s sole World Cup triumph came on home soil in 1966. They have since reached the semi-finals in 1990 and 2018 and the quarter-finals in 2022, and arrive in 2026 as one of the most fancied sides after back-to-back European Championship final appearances.

Head-to-head record

England vs Croatia

A repeat of the 2018 semi-final, which Croatia won after extra time, and the Euro 2020 group game England won 1-0. The 17 June opener in Arlington is the standout fixture of Group L.

England vs Ghana

England face Ghana in Foxborough in what should be a more straightforward assignment, though the Black Stars carry a threat on the counter.

England vs Panama

England close the group against Panama in New Jersey — a repeat of the 6-1 win at Russia 2018 and a game they will expect to win comfortably.

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