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Group L – World Cup 2026: England Clear Favourites in a Competitive Group
🏴 EuroTipHub · · 5 min read
Written before the tournament. Kept so the reasoning is still on the record. Not current advice.
Group L features one of the biggest favourites in the tournament in England, alongside experienced Croatia, physically strong Ghana, and well-organised Panama.
Teams in Group L
🏴 England
UEFA · Qualified
🇭🇷 Croatia
UEFA · Qualified
🇬🇭 Ghana
CAF · Qualified
🇵🇦 Panama
CONCACAF · Qualified
Group L – Odds when published
| Team | Win WC | Win Group | Advance (Y/N) | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏴 England | 7 | 1.30 | 1.00 / 21 | UnionBet |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 101 | 4.55 | 1.25 / 3.70 | UnionBet |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | 351 | 11.10 | 1.50 / 2.35 | VeloBet |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | 1501 | 60 | 2.75 / 1.40 | VeloBet |
Advance Yes/No odds from UnionBet and VeloBet.
Analysis: England Expected to Dominate, Battle for Second Place
England enter the 2026 World Cup as one of the strongest contenders overall and are clear favourites to win Group L. After an incredibly dominant qualifying campaign with a staggering 22-0 goal difference, they look sharp, organised, and full of confidence under Thomas Tuchel.
Croatia remain dangerous with their vast tournament experience and tactical intelligence, even as the Modrić generation winds down. Ghana bring physical power and attacking threat, while Panama are compact, disciplined, and difficult to break down.
England should progress comfortably as group winners. The real battle will be for second place, where Croatia's experience gives them the edge, but Ghana and Panama could both cause problems on their day.
Key Players to Watch
🏴 England: Harry Kane, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden.
🇭🇷 Croatia: Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, and Joško Gvardiol.
🇬🇭 Ghana: Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, and Antoine Semenyo.
🇵🇦 Panama: Aníbal Godoy, Michael Murillo, and Ismael Díaz.
Betting Tips & Value Picks
Group L is likely to be dominated by England, but the fight for second place should be highly competitive. Croatia are the favourites to advance alongside them, while Ghana and Panama will be looking to cause upsets. Expect England to progress comfortably as group winners in what promises to be an exciting group for the Three Lions' fans.