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England v Croatia: Group L - FIFA World Cup 2026Getty Images Sport

England's route to the World Cup Final: Semifinal vs Argentina, venue information, Golden Boot race and more

Heading into the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament, England fans had high hopes that their team could go all the way and finally get their hands on the glittering gold trophy, even though they’ve had to endure sixty years of hurt.

After topping their group, following two wins against Croatia and Panama and a draw with Ghana, the Three Lions have ousted DR Congo, co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca, and Norway in extra-time, during the knockout stages.

That victory sets up an epic semifinal encounter with long-term rivals, Argentina, on Wednesday (July 15).

England reached the World Cup semis in 2018 and the quarter-finals in 2022, but can they go all the way in 2026? Let GOAL take you through all the latest World Cup 2026 ticket information, including how you can secure seats to England's upcoming matches and how much they will cost.

England World Cup 2026 results and upcoming fixtures

Date

Fixture (local KO time)

Venue

Final Score / Tickets

Wednesday, June 17

England vs Croatia (3pm CDT)

AT&T Stadium, Dallas

England won 4-2

Tuesday, June 23

England vs Ghana (4pm ET)

Gillette Stadium, Foxborough

0-0

Saturday, June 27

Panama vs England (5pm ET)

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford

England won 2-0

Wednesday, July 1

England vs DR Congo (12pm ET)

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

England won 2-1

Sunday, July 5

Mexico vs England (6pm CST)

Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

England won 3-2

Saturday, July 10

Norway vs England (5pm ET)

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens

England won 2-1 (aet)

Wednesday, July 15

England vs Argentina (3pm ET)

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Tickets


England's path to the World Cup 2026 Final

As England finished top of Group L, these are the following dates, times and venues where and when they will be playing, if they manage to progress to the World Cup Final on July 19.

Following their quarterfinal win over Norway, England now head to Atlanta to take on Argentina on Wednesday (July 15).

The sides have met five times at previous World Cups, stretching back to the 1962 edition. While England suffered memorable losses to the South Americans in 1986 (Maradona's 'Hand of God') and in 1998 (Beckham's red card), the Three Lions do hold a 3-2 head-to-head advantage in those competitive encounters.

If successful, England will face France or Spain in the Final.

Date (local KO time)

Round

Venue

Possible Fixture

Tickets

July 15 (3pm ET)

Semi-Finals

Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)

England vs Argentina

Tickets

July 19 (3pm ET)

Final

MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford)

Match 104: TBC vs France or Spain

Tickets

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot - Latest standings

Following his eighth goal of the tournament, during France's quarterfinal with Morocco, Kylian Mbappe moved back to the top of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings alongside Lionel Messi. However, England heroes, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, both currently on six goals, remain in the hunt for top-scoring honours in North America.

Player (Team)

No. of Goals

Next Game - Tickets

Lionel Messi (Argentina)

8

vs England - Tickets

Kylian Mbappe (France)

8

vs Spain - Tickets

Erling Haaland (Norway)

7

Eliminated

Harry Kane (England)

6

vs Argentina - Tickets

Jude Bellingham (England)

6

vs Argentina - Tickets

Ousmane Dembele (France)

5

vs Spain - Tickets

Vinícius Júnior (Brazil)

4

Eliminated

Julián Quiñones (Mexico)

4

Eliminated

Ismaïla Sarr (Senegal)

4

Eliminated

Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain)

4

vs France - Tickets

How to buy England World Cup tickets

Here is the current status of ticket sales:

  • Last-Minute Sales Phase: This phase is currently live and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Unlike the lotteries, these are real-time transactions. This is the final window to buy directly from FIFA.
  • Official FIFA Resale Marketplace: This is the only authorized platform for fans to buy and sell verified tickets at face value. It will remain open until the end of the tournament.
  • Secondary Marketplaces: Fans can also find tickets on platforms like StubHub. These are often the best options for high-demand knockout games, though prices may vary from face value. Always check the T&Cs of the secondary site before purchasing.

England World Cup tickets: How much do they cost?

FIFA has implemented variable pricing for the 2026 tournament.

Tickets for the Group Stage started as low as $60 (for specific Supporter Tiers), while prices for the Final have reached up to $6,730 - and not to mention secondary marketplaces and resale jumping even higher than that.

FIFA World Cup Ticket Prices 2026:

Dates

Stage / Category

Official Price Range

Secondary Market Estimated Range

July 14 – July 15

Semi-finals

$930 – $3,295

$1,500 – $9,500 ($3,721)

July 18

Third Place Play-off

$250 – $800

$500 – $3,500 ($1,480)

July 19

FIFA World Cup Final (MetLife Stadium)

$1,490 – $7,875

$5,900 – $38,000+ ($15,240)

Group L - Final Standings

Rank

Team

Played

W

D

L

GF

GA

GD

Pts

Status

1st

England

3

2

1

0

6

2

+4

7

Qualified

2nd

Croatia

3

2

0

1

5

5

0

6

Qualified

3rd

Ghana

3

1

1

1

2

2

0

4

Qualified

4th

Panama

3

0

0

3

0

4

-4

0

Eliminated

Who is in the England World Cup 2026 Squad?

Here is the official 26-player squad representing England at FIFA World Cup 2026:

Position

Player

Current Club

Goalkeepers

Jordan Pickford

Everton


Dean Henderson

Crystal Palace


James Trafford

Manchester City

Defenders

Ezri Konsa

Aston Villa


Nico O'Reilly

Manchester City


John Stones

Manchester City


Marc Guéhi

Manchester City


Trevoh Chalobah

Chelsea


Dan Burn

Newcastle United


Reece James

Chelsea


Djed Spence

Tottenham Hotspur


Jarell Quansah

Bayer Leverkusen

Midfielders

Declan Rice

Arsenal


Elliot Anderson

Nottingham Forest


Jude Bellingham

Real Madrid


Jordan Henderson

Brentford


Kobbie Mainoo

Manchester United


Morgan Rogers

Aston Villa


Eberechi Eze

Arsenal

Forwards

Bukayo Saka

Arsenal


Harry Kane (captain)

Bayern Munich


Marcus Rashford

Barcelona


Anthony Gordon

Newcastle United


Ollie Watkins

Aston Villa


Noni Madueke

Arsenal


Ivan Toney

Al-Ahli


Frequently asked questions

Supporters have been able to purchase official World Cup 2026 match tickets, via the FIFA site, since September 2025. While various sales phases have already taken place, such as the ‘Visa Presale Draw’ (September), the ‘Early Ticket Draw’ (October) and the ‘Random Selection Draw’ (Dec/Jan), there are still ticket options available.

Last-Minute Sales Phase

This phase began on April 1 and runs right through until the end of the tournament. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis with instant confirmation.

To purchase tickets, you must visit the official FIFA ticketing portal and register for an account. You can then log in to your FIFA account and check out ticket availability.

If you are looking for an official and secure way to resell/exchange your FIFA World Cup 26 tickets, the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace is the official channel for doing so. The Marketplace opened in October and be accessed via FIFA.com/tickets.
FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets will also be available from secondary resellers, such as StubHub.

No, tickets will not be available for purchase at the stadiums during FIFA World Cup 2026. There will be no over-the-counter ticket sales. FIFA.com/tickets is the official portal for purchasing tickets.

With Harry Kane scoring a penalty against Mexico at the FIFA World Cup 2026, he took his World Cup tournament goal tally to 14 and moved four clear of Gary Lineker at the top of the England scoring charts. 

Gary Lineker scored six of his goals during Mexico '86 (where he claimed the golden boot) and netted four at Italia'90. Talking of Mexico '86, Peter Shilton will be remembered forever in World Cup folklore for his involvement in Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' moment. The goalkeeper is also the most capped England player at World Cup tournaments, having played 17 times during the 1982, 1986 and 1990 editions.

Six teams have won multiple FIFA World Cup titles. They are as follows:

Team / Titles / Years Won

Brazil – 5 (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)

Germany – 4 (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)

Italy - 4 (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)

Argentina – 3 (1978, 1986, 2022)

France - 2 (1998, 2018)

Uruguay - 2 (1930, 1950)

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