Teams · Group L
England
Three Lions
England, 1966 champions, reached the 2018 semifinals and 2022 quarterfinals and have been back-to-back European Championship finalists. A deep, talented squad keeps them among the favourites at every tournament.
Key facts
- Confederation
- Europe (UEFA)
- Group
- Group L · power-ranked #1 of 4
- World Cup titles
- 1
- Best finish
- Champions (1966)
- Qualified via
- UEFA qualifying
- Power rating (PWR)
- 90 · Elo 1980
- Manager
- Thomas Tuchel
Players to watch
- Harry Kane — Captain, striker (Bayern Munich)
- Jude Bellingham — Midfield (Real Madrid)
- Bukayo Saka — Winger (Arsenal)
Group L opponents
Group-stage fixtures
2026 outlook
Topping Group L, England carry the squad depth and recent tournament consistency to challenge for the trophy.
Simulate England’s World Cup
Think England can go all the way — or crash out early? Set their Group L finish in the simulator and watch the bracket re-wire around your call, or build a full prediction all the way to the final.