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World Cup Group L: England Top, Croatia Recover
England beat Croatia 4-2 in a high-scoring opener, drew 0-0 with Ghana and beat Panama 2-0 to win the group. Croatia recovered from their opening defeat to beat Panama and Ghana and finish second. Ghana advanced in third. Panama lost all three games without scoring.
| Team | P | W-D-L | GF-GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 3 | 2-1-0 | 6-2 | 7 |
| Croatia | 3 | 2-0-1 | 5-5 | 6 |
| Ghana | 3 | 1-1-1 | 2-2 | 4 |
| Panama | 3 | 0-0-3 | 0-4 | 0 |
Results: England 4-2 Croatia; Ghana 1-0 Panama; England 0-0 Ghana; Panama 0-1 Croatia; Panama 0-2 England; Croatia 2-1 Ghana.
Top scorer: Harry Kane (England), 3.
After the group: England finished third, their best since 1966. Croatia lost 2-1 to Portugal and Ghana 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32.
ESO Soccer Desk
Archive coverage. First published on ESO Soccer on October 1, 2026. The archive date reflects the events covered.
