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

If Group L ended on the current table, England and Croatia would hold the automatic places and Ghana would sit on the best-third-place bubble. The group is still best read as a scenario board until all six matches are complete.

Group: Group L
Matches recorded: 0/6
Automatic places: Top two
Bubble route: Best third-place teams

Current Group L qualification table

Rank	Team	Status	Odds
1	England	Top-two place	94%
2	Croatia	Top-two place	83%
3	Ghana	Third-place bubble	53%
4	Panama	Needs results	36%

Team-by-team outlook

England

England are currently ranked #1 in the group table with 94% model odds to reach the round of 32.

Croatia

Croatia are currently ranked #2 in the group table with 83% model odds to reach the round of 32.

Ghana

Ghana are currently ranked #3 in the group table with 53% model odds to reach the round of 32.

Panama

Panama are currently ranked #4 in the group table with 36% model odds to reach the round of 32.

Remaining group fixtures

Match 22England vs CroatiaDallas, USA
Match 23Ghana vs PanamaToronto, Canada
Match 46England vs GhanaBoston, USA
Match 47Panama vs CroatiaBoston, USA
Match 67Panama vs EnglandNew York / New Jersey, USA
Match 68Croatia vs GhanaPhiladelphia, USA

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.