FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L final standings - Who qualified for Round of 32 & who is out?
England and Croatia have secured direct qualification from Group L.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is nearing its knockout stages, with the final round of group stage games being played in double-headers across four days. England took on Panama, and Croatia faced off against Ghana in simultaneous kick-offs on June 27, with the results dictating the final Group L standings.
England sealed a comfortable 2-0 win over Panama, securing their status as group champions. Goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane earned a victory for the Three Lions, who finished first with seven points.
Croatia sealed a thrilling 2-1 win over Ghana in the other fixture, ensuring that they remained in second place in the standings. The Vatreni took the lead in the first half, courtesy of a long-range goal from Petar Sucic. Derrick Luckassen equalised for the Black Stars in the 73rd minute, but Nikola Vlasic’s late strike sealed all three points for his side.
The results left Ghana in third place with four points. Panama, meanwhile, finished last in the group standings with no points, having lost all three of their games – similar to what happened in 2018.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L final standings
| Position | Team | Goal Difference | Points |
| 1 | England | 4 | 7 |
| 2 | Croatia | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Ghana | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Panama | -4 | 0 |
Which teams qualified from Group L?
England and Croatia ended the group stage in the top two positions, clinching the two automatic qualification spots for the Round of 32.
Having finished as the group champions, England will take on one of the best third-placed teams in the Round of 32. The match will take place in Atlanta on July 1. Croatia, meanwhile, will face the Group K runners-up, which, at the moment, are Portugal. That match will take place in Toronto on July 2.
Ghana finished in third place with four points. However, they also qualified for the knockouts as one of the best third-placed teams across all groups.
Panama, on the other hand, were eliminated after the group stage, having failed to clinch a single point in the group stage.
Which teams have qualified from FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L?
England and Croatia qualified directly for the Round of 32 after finishing in the top two spots. Ghana finished third with four points but still qualified for the knockouts as one of the best third‑placed teams.
Which team was eliminated from FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L?
Panama were eliminated after finishing bottom with 0 points, losing all three of their matches.
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