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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

World Cup 2026: England can qualify for the knockout rounds tonight – here’s how

England World Cup Group L (Organization)
  • England could secure their place in the 2026 World Cup knockout stages tonight, ensuring progression with a match to spare in Group L.
  • Thomas Tuchel ’s side currently top Group L with four points, having beaten Croatia and drawn with Ghana.
  • Their qualification tonight depends on the third-placed teams in four of the 12 groups finishing on three points; two groups (A and C) already meet this criterion.
  • Specific results from tonight's and early tomorrow morning's fixtures in Groups E, F, and D could confirm England's advancement to the last-32.
  • To top Group L, England must beat Panama and achieve a better result than Ghana's match against Croatia, with goal difference determining the leader if points are level.

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How England can qualify for the World Cup knockout stages tonight - and who they could play

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