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Josko Gvardiol: Jokes at Man City to ramp up ahead of Croatia vs. England in '26 WC
Josko Gvardiol expects the World Cup jokes to ramp up at Manchester City's training ground over the next few months after Croatia were drawn against England.
England 2026 World Cup draw: How difficult is Group L and what's the route to the final?
Following Friday's draw, ESPN breaks down England's first obstacles, their possible knockout opponents, and what it all means for their journey
2026 World Cup: England's Tuchel ready to realise childhood dream in tournament
Thomas Tuchel has said managing England at next year's World Cup will trigger childhood memories of the tournament being "like somewhere from Mars"
Nine danger-men for England to watch in World Cup Group L
England learned who will be their 2026 World Cup opponents on Friday evening. But who are the players they will be facing that they must keep an eye on?
2026 World Cup predictions: Group-by-group takeaways, must-see games
The draw is complete for the 2026 World Cup! What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all go down? We asked ESPN's writers to break down each group, highlight the storylines and make their predictions.
2026 World Cup draw: Thomas Tuchel 'confident' despite England's difficult group
Thomas Tuchel is "confident" about England's 2026 World Cup chances despite being drawn into a "difficult group" alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama
2026 World Cup draw as it happened: groups, matches, reaction
Enjoy all what happened at the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage draw as we find out which teams will play who in North America next summer.
Onuoha: England will be well prepared to face Croatia
Nedum Onuoha is unfazed by England being drawn with UEFA rivals Croatia in Group L at the 2026 World Cup.
One thing to know about confirmed 2026 World Cup teams pre-draw
The FIFA World Cup draw is happening Friday, and 42 of the 48 teams are confirmed. But what's one thing you need to know about each nation?
Croatia clinch World Cup spot, end Faroe Islands' dream
Croatia secured a place at next year's World Cup with a 3-1 win that ended tiny Faroe Islands' dream on Friday.
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrej Kramari.. | 6 | 8 | 1 | |
| Ivan Perisic | 4 | 8 | 4 | |
| Franjo Ivanovi.. | 2 | 7 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Perisic | 4 | 8 | 4 | |
| Luka Modric | 2 | 8 | 1 | |
| Marco Pasalic | 2 | 6 | 0 |