Here is Croatia's World Cup group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games.

England will be on the short list of "2026 World Cup favorites," but standing in the way in Group L will be Croatia.

The 2026 World Cup is now just days away and we will bring you all the news from the U.S., Mexico and Canada as all 48 teams ramp up preparations.

Croatia secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by finishing first in UEFA Group L, thereby earning a direct spot in the finals. The team's key moment came with a 3-1 home victory over the Faroe Islands, a result that guaranteed a first place finish in the group over Czechia.

Croatia vs Slovenia live today brings together two neighboring rivals in an important international friendly at Stadion Varteks in Varaždin on June 7, 2026. While the match does not carry competitive stakes, it arrives at a crucial moment for both nations.

Although England has won the last two times these teams have met in official competition, including a Euro win in 2021, it's not the same. Even a win at the World Cup wouldn't make up for the heartbreak of 2018, but it would be a tiny bit of revenge. And if Croatia wins, it might mentally break every single person in England.