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England vs Croatia
2026 FIFA World Cup·Group L·Head-to-head
Snapshot · 2026-05-28
All-time head-to-head
- Meetings
- 11
- England W-D-L
- 6-2-3
- Last meeting
- 2021 — Win (1–0)
All-time record from England's perspective. Counts every senior international meeting (friendlies and tournaments) in the martj42 dataset; penalty-shootout outcomes resolve knockout draws.
Model forecast
The model's win, draw and win probabilities for this group-stage meeting. Full forecast — expected goals, scoreline distribution, and per-player scoring →
Frequently asked
- What is the head-to-head record between England and Croatia?
- England and Croatia have met 11 times. From England's perspective the all-time record is 6 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. Their most recent meeting was a 2021 win (1–0) at the UEFA Euro.
- What does the model predict for England vs Croatia?
- OnThePitch's model rates England at 50% to win, with a 26% chance of a draw and 23% for Croatia.
- When do England and Croatia play at the 2026 World Cup?
- They meet in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group L. Venue and kick-off details appear on the match page once confirmed.