Canonical Group Results
Group L
Final table, results, and qualification context.
Final Qualification Context
Top 2 teams advanced
to the knockout stage.
to the knockout stage.
Results
Final Standings
Qualification Tiers
CupIntel editorial tiers based on group difficulty, squad strength, and tournament path. These are contextual labels, not official probabilities or betting odds.
EnglandStrong contender
Best positioned in CupIntel editorial context, but still needs results on the field.
CroatiaCompetitive challenger
Has a realistic path to the knockout stage if key group fixtures are managed well.
GhanaOutside shot
Can change the group if it takes points from a higher-rated opponent.
PanamaNeeds major upset
Likely needs a standout performance or favorable results elsewhere to advance.
Group Outlook
England enters as the strongest editorial contender in this group. Croatia profiles as a serious challenger for an automatic place. Ghana looks like the pressure team that can disrupt the top two. Panama will likely need a sharp tactical plan and points from a difficult fixture to stay alive.
How Qualification Worked
- •Top 2 teams automatically advanced to the knockout stage.
- •Best 3rd place teams also advanced depending on the overall third-place table.
- •Goal difference and head-to-head records determine ties.