Superior team revealed: England vs Croatia statistics ahead of their 2026 World Cup showdown today.
On 17 June 2026, head-to-head statistics are released ahead of the match between England and Croatia in the 2026 World Cup group stage opener of Group L, scheduled for 03:00 on Thursday, 18 June, Thailand time.
The two teams have met 11 times in total. England leads with 6 wins and 2 draws, while Croatia has won only 3 times. However, in their sole World Cup final stage meeting, the "Chessmen" defeated the "Three Lions."
That match was the 2018 World Cup semifinal in Russia, where Croatia narrowly beat England 2-1 in extra time. Since then, the "Three Lions" have not lost to the "Chessmen" in their last three encounters (1 draw, 2 wins).
Their most recent meeting was in the Euro 2020 group stage, Group D, where England won 1-0 with a winning goal by Raheem Sterling in the 57th minute.
World Rankings - England 4 / Croatia 11
Total meetings: 11 times
Wins - England 6 / Croatia 3
Draws - 2
Losses - England 3 / Croatia 6
Goals scored - England 22 / Croatia 13
Goals conceded - England 13 / Croatia 22