England finally begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against old rivals Croatia in Texas on Wednesday.
The Three Lions have had to wait until the seventh day of the tournament to take to the pitch for the first proper test of the Thomas Tuchel era after breezing through the qualification campaign without conceding a goal.
Tuchel’s team head into the Group L match in a buoyant mood after beating New Zealand and Costa Rica in warm-up friendlies earlier this month.
It’s eight years since England suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Luka Modric’s Croatia in the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Modric, one of the greatest midfielders in modern history, is still marshalling his nation’s team at the grand old age of 40, and the Wily outfit will have their own knockout aspirations.
Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch England v Croatia on TV and online.
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When is England v Croatia?
England v Croatia will take place on Wednesday 17 June 2026.
Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information.
England v Croatia kick-off time
England v Croatia will kick off at 9pm UK time.
The Group L match is set to be played at the Dallas Stadium in Texas, United States.
What TV channel is England v Croatia on?
You can watch the game live on ITV 1.
All 104 World Cup 2026 matches are on free-to-air TV for UK viewers, split between ITV and BBC.
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How to live stream England v Croatia online
UK viewers can stream the game live online via ITVX.
The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app.
Is England v Croatia on radio?
You can listen to the match on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live.
BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to Radio 5 Live online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app.
talkSPORT is available on DAB radio, predominantly MW 1089 kHz though you may need to check its official website for some localised frequencies for talkSPORT, and like the BBC, you can tune in via most TV packages. You can also listen to talkSPORT online via the website or app.
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