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Can England Still Qualify?

World Cup 2026 · Group L

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England can still qualify

Qualifying in 52% of remaining scenarios

Currently 2nd in Group L · 0 points · 6 matches remaining

What England need from England vs Croatia

England win

81% chance

Qualifies in 198 of 243 scenarios (81%)

Draw

47% chance

Qualifies in 115 of 243 scenarios (47%)

England lose

27% chance

Qualifies in 66 of 243 scenarios (27%)

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Current Group L Table

#TeamPGDPts
1
CroatiaCroatia
000✓ Q
2
EnglandEngland
000✓ Q
3
GhanaGhana
000✗ E
4
PanamaPanama
000✗ 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

Scenario Battle: 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)

Other matches that affect England

GhanavsPanamaPanamavsCroatiaCroatiavsGhana
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can England still qualify for the World Cup knockout stage?
England qualify in 52% of remaining scenarios. Toggle results on the scenario page to see exactly what they need.
What does England need to qualify?
England have 6 remaining group matches. Use the scenario toggles to see the exact combinations of results needed.
What group is England in?
England are in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.