Can England still qualify for the World Cup knockout stage?

Use the scenario simulator above to toggle remaining Group L fixtures and see England's qualification chances.

What does England need to qualify?

Toggle all remaining group fixtures above to see the exact results England need to finish in the top 2 of their group.

Who could England face in the Round of 16?

England's Round of 16 opponent depends on where they finish in their group. First place faces a group runner-up from the opposite side of the draw.

England

What happens if England win, lose or draw?

England can still qualify

Qualifying in 52% of remaining scenarios

2nd in Group L · 3 matches remaining

England's remaining matches

England

Croatia

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England

Ghana

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Panama

England

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Other Group L matches

Ghana

Panama

Croatia

Ghana

England qualify in 52% of scenarios — toggle to explore

#	Team
1	Croatia	✓ Q
2	England	✓ Q
3	Ghana	✗ E
4	Panama	✗ E

Qualification Analysis

• Qualifies in 379 of 729 scenarios (52%)
• Example qualifying scenario: England beat Croatia, Ghana beat Panama, England beat Ghana, Panama beat Croatia, Panama beat England, Croatia beat Ghana

Knockout Path

Finish 1st → face Group L runner-up opponent in the Round of 16

Finish 2nd → face group winner from the opposite side

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Scenario Battle: England win vs draw

Scenario Battle

What should England hope for?

England win

81%

1st place · 3 pts

England draw

47%

2nd place · 1 pts

England win gives England a better chance (+34pp)

Matches that affect England

GhanavsPanama PanamavsCroatia CroatiavsGhana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can England still qualify for the World Cup knockout stage?: Use the scenario simulator above to toggle remaining Group L fixtures and see England's qualification chances.
What does England need to qualify?: Toggle all remaining group fixtures above to see the exact results England need to finish in the top 2 of their group.
Who could England face in the Round of 16?: England's Round of 16 opponent depends on where they finish in their group. First place faces a group runner-up from the opposite side of the draw.