While the wait for England’s first major international tournament triumph since 1966 continues, their consistent performances on the big stage underline their status as one of Europe’s (and the world’s) elite football teams.
The Three Lions roared into action during their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener vs Croatia, and despite not reproducing that form against Ghana and Panama, Thomas Tuchel's troops did enough to get over the line and clinch top spot in Group L.
Next up for England, it's a Round of 16 encounter against Mexico at home in Mexico City on Sunday (July 5).
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 | 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 | 2-0 |
| Wednesday, July 1 | England vs DR Congo (12pm ET) | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 2-1 |
| Sunday, July 5 | England vs Mexico (6pm) | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | Buy Tickets |
How to buy England World Cup 2026 tickets
Here's what you need to know at a glance:
- The Last-Minute Sales Phase is currently live, having launched on April 1. Unlike previous rounds, this is not a lottery. Tickets are being sold on a strictly first-come, first-served basis with immediate confirmation. This represents the final opportunity to purchase official tickets directly from FIFA.
- The Official FIFA Resale Marketplace is also open. This platform is now the primary authorized destination for fans to buy and sell verified tickets at regulated prices as the tournament approaches.
- Alternatively, fans may look to secondary marketplaces like StubHub for last-minute tickets. Remember to check the T&Cs of any secondary sites for tickets you're buying.
England World Cup 2026 tickets: How much do they cost?
FIFA has implemented variable pricing for the 2026 tournament.
Tickets for the Group Stage started from 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 28 - July 3 | Round of 32 (High-Demand Venues) | $225 – $540 | $550 – $3,200 ($1,250) |
| June 28 - July 3 | Round of 32 (Standard Venues) | $225 – $540 | $400 – $2,800 ($1,134) |
| July 4 – July 7 | Round of 16 | $240 – $640 | $650 – $4,200 ($1,518) |
| July 9 – July 11 | Quarter-finals | $450 – $1,775 | $850 – $5,500 ($2,348) |
| 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) |
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.
If England beat DR Congo on Wednesday, then a very tough-looking encounter with tournament co-hosts, Mexico, could await at the Estadio Azteca in the Round of 16. El Tri have lost just twice in competitive internationals at the iconic stadium since it opened in 1966.
Following that it could be Brazil in the quarter-finals, Argentina or Colombia in the semi-finals and Germany/Spain/France/Portugal in the Final.
| Date (local KO time) | Round | Venue | Possible Fixture | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1 (12pm ET) | Round of 32 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | England vs DR Congo | |
| July 5 (6pm CST) | Round of 16 | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) | Match 92: vs Mexico or Ecuador | |
| July 11 (5pm ET) | Quarter-Finals | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens) | Match 99: vs Winner Match 91 | |
| July 15 (3pm ET) | Semi-Finals | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | Match 102: vs Winner Match 100 | |
| July 19 (3pm ET) | Final | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford) | Match 104: vs Winner Match 101 |
What to expect from England at the World Cup 2026
Despite some below-par performances during the early stages of their World Cup qualifying campaign, including 1-0 and 2-0 wins over Andorra, England have grown in confidence under Thomas Tuchel's tutelage.
They finished top of their group with eight wins from eight starts, scoring 22 times and conceding none and became the first European side to seal a World Cup Finals berth. England fans are now praying that 60 years of hurt finally comes to an end.
What are the FIFA World Cup 2026 venues?
Back in June 2022, the sixteen FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities were announced (two in Canada, three in Mexico, and eleven in the United States). Check out those cities and the stadiums that will be used as venues below:
| Country | Stadium (City) | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | BC Place (Vancouver) | 48,821 |
| BMO Field (Toronto) | 44,315 | |
| Mexico | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) | 72,766 |
| Estadio Akron (Guadalajara) | 44,330 | |
| Estadio BBVA (Monterrey) | 50,113 | |
| United States | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | 67,382 |
| Gillette Stadium (Foxborough) | 63,815 | |
| AT&T Stadium (Dallas) | 70,122 | |
| NRG Stadium (Houston) | 68,311 | |
| Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) | 67,513 | |
| SoFi Stadium (Inglewood) | 69,650 | |
| Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens) | 64,091 | |
| MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford) | 78,576 | |
| Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia) | 65,827 | |
| Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara) | 69,391 | |
| Lumen Field (Seattle) | 65,123 |