Watch England vs Croatia live streams as Thomas Tuchel's team face familiar foes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Here's how to watch England vs Croatia free live streams from anywhere with a VPN.
- Kick-Off: Wednesday, 17 June — 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m PT / 9 p.m. BST / 6 a.m. AEST (Thu.)
- Free Streams: ITV (U.K.) / SBS On Demand (Australia)
- US Stream: Fox via Sling/Fubo
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The two teams have faced off three times since the Vatreni upset the Three Lions in the 2018 semi-finals, with England winning two and drawing one, but Croatia have been the World Cup's greatest overachievers of the past 30 years, with two third places and a runners-up finish since independence from the former Yugoslavia. England will not take them lightly.
Even so, Thomas Tuchel's team begin this match as favorites. The England manager's squad selection raised eyebrows among the fan base, but Tuchel is determined to do things his way as he seeks to guide the Three Lions to their first major trophy on foreign soil. A win against Croatia would leave England in pole position to top Group L.
Croatia are underdogs in Texas, but that's just how they like it. In his last tournament as boss, Zlatko Dalic remains reliant on the old guard — Luka Modric, Andrej Kramaric, Mateo Kovacic and Ivan Perisic are all starters — and there are question marks over where the goals will come from, but the Vatreni never know when they are beaten. And that makes them dangerous.
Here's how to watch England vs Croatia in the FIFA World Cup group stage online and on TV — starting with free streaming options.
Can you watch England vs Croatia for free?
England vs Croatia is free to watch in a number of countries, including the U.K., Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Netherlands and Turkey.
England vs Croatia team news
England XI: Pickford; James, Konsa, Stones, O'Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane.
Croatia XI: Livakovix; Stanisic, Gvardiol, Sutalo, Perisic; Modric, Baturina, Pasalić, P. Sucic; Vuskovic, Musa.
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How to watch England vs Croatia from anywhere
The World Cup is in full swing, but if you’re overseas, your usual England vs Croatia stream might be unavailable due to regional restrictions.
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How to watch England vs Croatia live streams in the U.S.
England vs Croatia will be broadcast in the U.S. on Fox.
You can access Fox through a cord-cutting service like YouTube TV, Hulu+Live TV, Sling (select markets), Fubo or DirecTV Stream.
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How to watch England vs Croatia live streams in the U.K.
In the U.K. you can stream England vs Croatia on ITV1 and ITVX.
To watch live action you need a U.K. postcode (e.g. HA9 0AA) and a valid TV license.
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How to watch England vs Croatia live streams in Canada
In Canada, TSN are broadcasting England vs Croatia.
TSN+ packages starts at $8 a month and will include every game of the World Cup, including England vs Croatia.
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How to watch England vs Croatia live streams in Australia
In Australia, free-to-air broadcaster SBS will broadcast England vs Croatia
The easiest way to access this is via SBS On Demand.
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England vs Croatia — Need to Know
What time does England vs Croatia kick-off?
Here are the kick-off times for England vs Croatia around the world on Wednesday, June 17:
- Australia: 6 a.m. (Thu.)
- Brazil: 5 p.m.
- Canada: 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT
- Central Europe: 10 p.m.
- India: 1.30 a.m. (Thu.)
- Mexico: 2 p.m.
- New Zealand: 8 a.m. (Thu.)
- South Africa: 10 p.m.
- U.S.: 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT
- U.K.: 9 p.m.
Where is England vs Croatia being played?
England vs Croatia is being played at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, USA.
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