England vs Croatia stream and TV schedule, FIFA World Cup 2026
England vs Croatia TV schedule is set for Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in Arlington, with kickoff at 4:00 PM ET. FOX and Telemundo carry the match in the United States, ITV serves the United Kingdom, and HRT covers Croatia with legal streaming options in each market.
The England vs Croatia match page opens Group L with a tie that should shape the section from day one. The England national football team arrive with bigger expectations and a higher FIFA ranking, while the Croatia national football team bring tournament experience that can punish any slow start.
| Match | England vs Croatia |
| Date | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
| Kick Off (ET) | 4:00 PM ET |
| Kick Off (BST) | 9:00 PM BST |
| Venue | Dallas Stadium, Arlington, USA |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group L – Match 22 |
| United Kingdom | ITV – Free |
| Croatia | HRT – Free |
| USA | FOX / Telemundo |
| Global Stream | FIFA+ – select territories |
- England vs Croatia is Match 22 in Group L at FIFA World Cup 2026.
- Kickoff is 1:00 PM PT, 4:00 PM ET, 9:00 PM BST, and 10:00 PM CEST on Wednesday, June 17.
- FOX, FOX One, and FOX Sports App handle the main U.S. English route.
- ITV carries the United Kingdom television route, with ITVX covering digital access.
- HRT remains the main Croatia television route, with HRTi handling streaming access.
- Dallas Stadium hosts the match in Arlington with a FIFA World Cup 2026 capacity of 94,000.
What Channel Is England vs Croatia on?
England vs Croatia World Cup 2026 channel coverage starts with FOX and Telemundo in the United States. ITV handles the United Kingdom route for this match, while Croatia viewers should use HRT and HRTi close to kickoff.
| Country / Region | TV Channel | Live Stream | Free? |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX | FOX One / FOX Sports App | Yes on FOX TV; paid or authenticated stream |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo | Peacock / Telemundo App | Yes on Telemundo TV; paid or authenticated stream |
| United Kingdom | ITV | ITVX | Yes |
| Croatia | HRT | HRTi | Yes |
| Canada | TSN / RDS | TSN App / Crave | Paid / package |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand | Yes |
| Germany | ARD / ZDF | ARD Mediathek / ZDFmediathek | Yes |
| France | M6 / beIN Sports | M6+ / beIN CONNECT | TBC |
| Spain | RTVE / DAZN | RTVE Play / DAZN | TBC |
| India | Zee India / Unite8 Sports | ZEE5 | Paid / package |
| Pakistan | tapmad | tapmad App / Web | Paid / package |
| Middle East | beIN Sports | beIN CONNECT / TOD | Paid |
| Rest of World | FIFA+ | FIFA+ App / Web | Select territories |
The England squad and fixtures show why the opener matters inside Group L. The England national football team arrive under Thomas Tuchel with Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, and Bukayo Saka carrying the main attacking weight into FIFA World Cup 2026.
The Croatia squad and fixtures explain why the Croatia national football team still command respect on this stage. Zlatko Dalic keeps a core that understands major tournaments, and the Croatia national football team still know how to slow games down before striking through midfield control.
What Time Is England vs Croatia Kick Off?
England vs Croatia kickoff time is 3:00 PM CT on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in Arlington. The official match slot converts to 4:00 PM in New York, 9:00 PM in London, 10:00 PM in Zagreb, and 1:30 AM in India on Thursday, June 18.
| City | Country | Time Zone | Kick Off Time | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | USA | ET (UTC-4) | 4:00 PM | Wednesday, June 17 |
| Los Angeles | USA | PT (UTC-7) | 1:00 PM | Wednesday, June 17 |
| Toronto | Canada | ET (UTC-4) | 4:00 PM | Wednesday, June 17 |
| Arlington | USA | CT (UTC-5) | 3:00 PM | Wednesday, June 17 |
| London | UK | BST (UTC+1) | 9:00 PM | Wednesday, June 17 |
| Zagreb | Croatia | CEST (UTC+2) | 10:00 PM | Wednesday, June 17 |
| Dubai | UAE | GST (UTC+4) | 12:00 AM | Thursday, June 18 |
| Karachi | Pakistan | PKT (UTC+5) | 1:00 AM | Thursday, June 18 |
| New Delhi | India | IST (UTC+5:30) | 1:30 AM | Thursday, June 18 |
| Dhaka | Bangladesh | BST (UTC+6) | 2:00 AM | Thursday, June 18 |
| Tokyo | Japan | JST (UTC+9) | 5:00 AM | Thursday, June 18 |
| Sydney | Australia | AEST (UTC+10) | 6:00 AM | Thursday, June 18 |
North America gets an afternoon window, while the United Kingdom keeps a same-night start and South Asia moves into the early hours of Thursday. That split makes the legal app setup more important outside North America.
Dallas local time stays the anchor for every conversion. That Central Time kickoff gives the United States a clean daytime slot and still keeps the England national football team inside a prime UK television window.
How to Watch England vs Croatia Live Online Free
England vs Croatia live stream options are legal through official broadcasters only. Free access depends on the country, the broadcaster, and the final channel split. The listed match and app routes cover the strongest legal options before lineups arrive.
- Choose your country first, then use the broadcaster listed for that territory.
- In the USA, use FOX or Telemundo on TV, or use FOX One, FOX Sports App, Peacock, and Telemundo App online.
- In the United Kingdom, use ITV on television and test ITVX before the 9:00 PM BST kickoff.
- In Croatia, use HRT on television and keep HRTi ready before the 10:00 PM local kickoff.
- In India, use ZEE5 and confirm the Zee India or Unite8 Sports route before the 1:30 AM IST kickoff.
- In Pakistan, use tapmad before the 1:00 AM PKT kickoff.
- In Australia, use SBS and SBS On Demand before the 6:00 AM AEST start.
- Check FIFA+ only if your territory lists live match access because local exclusive rights can block FIFA+ live coverage.
A free live stream is available in the United Kingdom through ITVX and in Croatia through HRT and HRTi. United States viewers still need a valid television or streaming package for the main English-language route.
The strongest setup is practical rather than rushed. Test the app, the login, and the casting route before lineups drop because FIFA World Cup 2026 traffic can expose weak logins and overloaded devices.
Where Is England vs Croatia Being Played?
England vs Croatia is being played at Dallas Stadium, also known locally as AT&T Stadium, in Arlington, Texas. FIFA uses Dallas Stadium as the tournament name, while local venue coverage still uses AT&T Stadium. The venue hosts nine FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in total, including a semi-final.
| Stadium | Dallas Stadium / AT&T Stadium |
| City | Arlington, Texas, USA |
| Kick Off | 3:00 PM CT / 4:00 PM ET |
| Capacity | 94,000 |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Primary Tenant | Dallas Cowboys |
| Host City | Nine-match FIFA World Cup 2026 venue |
Dallas Stadium gives Group L a heavy major-tournament feel from the first whistle. A strong Texas crowd should raise the volume because the England national football team always pulls a huge travelling support, and Croatia bring proven big-match energy.
The roof, the scale, and the late local-afternoon start should make the opening phase feel fast. That setting suits a match where one clean midfield spell or one early mistake can set the whole section moving.
England vs Croatia – Match Preview
England vs Croatia opens Group L for both teams. The result should shape the lead position in the group before Ghana and Panama complete the first round of fixtures.
The England national football team arrive under Thomas Tuchel with Harry Kane leading the line and Jude Bellingham driving the rhythm from midfield. Bukayo Saka gives the England national football team direct running on the flank, while Declan Rice helps them hold field position when the game turns scrappy.
The Croatia national football team come in under Zlatko Dalic with Luka Modric still dictating tempo and Josko Gvardiol anchoring the back line. Mateo Kovacic gives the Croatia national football team control through central areas, and Andrej Kramaric can punish any loose space near the box.
The wider group stakes sharpen the opener. The England national football team sit fourth in the FIFA ranking, the Croatia national football team sit 11th, and Group L Match 22 already feels decisive in FIFA World Cup 2026.
England vs Croatia World Cup 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
What time is England vs Croatia kick off?
Kickoff is 3:00 PM CT in Arlington on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. That is 4:00 PM ET, 9:00 PM BST, and 10:00 PM in Croatia.
What channel is England vs Croatia on in the USA?
FOX shows England vs Croatia in English in the USA, while Telemundo has Spanish coverage. FOX One, FOX Sports App, Peacock, and Telemundo App provide the main legal streaming routes.
Can I watch England vs Croatia for free?
Yes. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch on ITV and ITVX, Croatia gets HRT and HRTi, and Australia has SBS and SBS On Demand.
Where is England vs Croatia being played?
The match is at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The venue is AT&T Stadium in local use and has a FIFA World Cup 2026 capacity of 94,000.
What channel shows England vs Croatia in Croatia?
Croatia viewers can watch the match on HRT, with HRTi as the digital route listed in FIFA’s official broadcaster guide for Croatia.
England vs Croatia TV schedule is now set across the main confirmed legal broadcasters, and the opener gives Group L a real early pivot.
Check your channel and app before kickoff because North America, the United Kingdom, Croatia, and South Asia all land in different viewing windows.
FWCTimes will update the FIFA World Cup 2026 match TV details if any broadcaster changes the assignment.
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