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Group L Qualification Scenarios: Who Can Advance at World Cup 2026?

Group L is complete: England and Croatia took the automatic places and Ghana moved into the best-third-place comparison.

Group: Group L
Matches recorded: 6/6
Automatic places: Top two
Bubble route: Best third-place teams

Current Group L qualification table

Rank	Team	Pts	GD	GF	Status	Odds
1	England	7	4	6	Top-two place	100%
2	Croatia	6	0	5	Top-two place	100%
3	Ghana	4	0	2	Third-place bubble	100%
4	Panama	0	-4	0	Needs results	0%

Team-by-team outlook

England

England are currently ranked #1 in the group table with 100% model odds to reach the round of 32.

Croatia

Croatia are currently ranked #2 in the group table with 100% model odds to reach the round of 32.

Ghana

Ghana are currently ranked #3 in the group table with 100% model odds to reach the round of 32.

Panama

Panama are currently ranked #4 in the group table with 0% model odds to reach the round of 32.

Remaining group fixtures

No remaining group fixtures are open.

FAQ

Who qualifies from Group L at the 2026 World Cup?

The top two teams in Group L qualify automatically. The third-place team can also qualify if its record is one of the eight best third-place records across all twelve groups.

Can three teams qualify from Group L?

Yes. Group L can send three teams to the round of 32 if the third-place finisher ranks inside the best-third-place pool.

How are Group L ties decided?

Teams level on points are separated by goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head criteria, disciplinary record, and later tie-breakers under the tournament rules.