England, Croatia, Ghana: Who blinks first in Group L?
England must deliver against Ghana with Croatia ready to settle for a draw. The stakes couldn’t be higher in a stacked World Cup 2026 group.
England must win against Ghana tonight in Philadelphia to keep their World Cup 2026 Group L hopes alive. Croatia, already guaranteed a top-two finish, can afford a draw against Ghana and still advance. Luka Modrić’s veteran side arrives with the luxury of time on their side, while Ghana’s survival hinges on a victory.
A stalemate would hand England a clearer path to the knockout rounds—or risk handing Ghana a lifeline. Lincoln Financial Field becomes the pressure cooker where favorites are tested and underdogs fight for oxygen. The tactical chessboard favors Croatia most, but England’s route to safety is the most direct.
