Croatia’s 2026 World Cup schedule, TV channels and live streams
Croatia’s 2026 World Cup Group L programme is set to begin against England in Arlington on June 17, with Luka Modrić’s side then facing Panama on June 24 in Toronto and Ghana in Philadelphia on June 27.
Croatia’s Group L schedule
- June 17, 2026: Croatia vs England, Arlington — FOX
- June 24, 2026: Croatia vs Panama, Toronto — FS1
- June 27, 2026: Croatia vs Ghana, Philadelphia — FS1
The Vatreni have been handed a demanding opening fixture against England before completing the group phase against Panama and Ghana. The 2026 finals will feature an expanded 104-match format.
US television coverage confirmed
FOX and FS1 will show Croatia’s group matches in English in the United States. Spanish-language coverage will be led by Telemundo, which will broadcast 92 games, while Universo will carry the other 12 matches.
- Telemundo is available through Fubo’s standard English-language package as well as its Latino plan.
- Universo is included with the Latino package and can also be accessed through the Latino Plus or Extra add-ons.
- Peacock will stream all 104 World Cup matches live in Spanish.
Fubo has restored Telemundo and Universo following a distribution agreement with NBCUniversal, placing both Spanish-language networks back on the service ahead of the tournament.
What happens next for Croatian viewers
HRT holds exclusive domestic rights for the World Cup in Croatia. The public broadcaster will show the tournament across its television channels, including every Croatia match, with coverage available free to viewers.
Supporters watching online in Croatia will also be able to follow the national team through HRT’s digital platform, HRTi.
