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- England vs Croatia Kick-Off time: Wednesday, June 17 | 9pm BST / 4pm ET / 6am AEST (Thu)
- Watch free on ITV (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazéTV's YouTube (Brazil)
- Unlock your free streams with Norton VPN (60-day money back guarantee)
England kick-off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia in Dallas and you can live stream the game around the world for free.
Nearly 18 months on from his first day in the job, Three Lions head coach Thomas Tuchel finally begins a five-week spell that could define his tenure. Following England's string of near misses under Gareth Southgate, the German has been hired to win the World Cup and this Group L opener against eternal dark horses Croatia will provide an early litmus test. The Euro 2024 runners-up have quality throughout the squad, spearheaded by arguably the best striker in the world in Harry Kane, and now is the time for it all to come together if they are to end 60 years of hurt.
Croatia arrive in North America as one of just two teams, along with France, to have reached the last four of the past two World Cups. Another run to the semi-finals may prove beyond them but several of the key figures from the 2018 runners-up remain, including head coach Zlatko Dalic and experienced trio Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic and Ivan Perisic. All four were involved when Croatia beat England 2-1 in the 2018 World Cup semi-final and they will be keen to strike another blow to one of the pre-tournament favourites.
So, read on as we show you exactly how to watch England vs Croatia for free from anywhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch England vs Croatia for free
England vs Croatia is available to watch for free in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
- 🇬🇧 UK: ITV (English commentary)
- 🇦🇺 Australia: SBS On Demand (English commentary)
- 🇧🇷 Brazil: CazéTV's YouTube (no account required)
- 🇧🇪 Belgium: RTBF / VRT
- 🇨🇦 Canada: CTV (with cable provider only)
- 🇭🇷 Croatia: HRT
- 🇫🇷 France: M6
- 🇩🇪 Germany: ZDF
- 🇮🇪 Ireland: RTE Player (English commentary)
- 🇮🇹 Italy: Rai
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands: NOS
- 🇪🇸 Spain: RTVE
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland: SRF Play / RTS Play / RSI Play
- 🇹🇷 Turkey: TRT
Abroad? Can't access your free stream? Unblock your free World Cup stream with Norton VPN — more on that below.
Use a VPN to watch England vs Croatia live streams
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How to watch England vs Croatia in the US
US viewers can watch England vs Croatia on Fox.
You can watch every World Cup game on Fox and FS1 which are available on cord-cutters like YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (select markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch England vs Croatia on Fox One (3-day free trial).
Visiting the US from the UK? You can still watch your World Cup stream for free thanks to Norton VPN (try for 60 days).
How to watch England vs Croatia in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream England vs Croatia for free on ITV. Live coverage is on ITV1 and ITVX.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (e.g. SE1 7PB).
Norton VPN can unlock your stream if you're abroad today.
How to watch England vs Croatia in Australia
England vs Croatia will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game of the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
Traveling for work or on holiday? A VPN like Norton VPN can help unlock your free stream.
How to watch England vs Croatia in Canada
In Canada, TSN and free-to-air channel CTV will be broadcasting England vs Croatia.
You can live stream via the TSN+ streaming platform, which costs CA$8 per month or CA$80 per year.
CTV will require your TV provider login details, but is also available via pay-TV streaming platform Crave if you want an alternative.
Outside of Canada? Use Norton VPN whilst you're traveling away from home to unlock your stream.
England vs Croatia: Match Information
What time does England vs Croatia start?
England vs Croatia kicks-off at 9pm BST / 4pm ET on Wednesday, June 17. That's 6am AEST on Thursday, June 18 in Australia.
What are the squads for England vs Croatia?
England
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), James Trafford (Manchester City).
Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur), John Stones (Manchester City).
Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa).
Forwards: Anthony Gordon (Barcelona), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
Croatia
Goalkeepers: Dominik Livakovic (Dinamo Zagreb), Dominik Kotarski (Copenhagen), Ivor Pandur (Hull City).
Defenders: Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City), Duje Caleta-Car (Real Sociedad), Josip Sutalo (Ajax Amsterdam), Josip Stanisic (Bayern Munich), Marin Pongracic (Fiorentina), Martin Erlic (Midtjylland), Luka Vuskovic (Hamburg).
Midfielders: Luka Modric (AC Milan), Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City), Mario Pasalic (Atalanta), Nikola Vlasic (Torino), Luka Sucic (Real Sociedad), Martin Baturina (Como), Kristijan Jakic (Augsburg), Petar Sucic (Inter Milan), Nikola Moro (Bologna), Toni Fruk (Rijeka).
Forwards: Ivan Perisic (PSV Eindhoven), Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim), Ante Budimir (Osasuna), Marco Pasalic (Orlando City), Petar Musa (Dallas), Igor Matanovic (Freiburg).
Position | Team | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | England | 0 | 0 |
2 | Croatia | 0 | 0 |
3 | Ghana | 0 | 0 |
4 | Panama | 0 | 0 |
Can I watch England vs Croatia on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.
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