England's possible routes to 2026 World Cup final

England's World Cup has begun - but what is their path to potential glory? The Three Lions have been handed an advantage already by FIFA's introduction of a Wimbledon-style seeding system, which means they cannot meet Spain or Argentina until the semis or France until the final, should all four countries win their respective groups.

World Cup fixture schedule - your day-by-day guide

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World Cup 2026 schedule, dates and venues

Group stage

Wednesday June 17: England 4-2 Croatia

Tuesday June 23: England vs Ghana , Boston - kick-off 9pm