England to face Croatia at World Cup again as Scotland land clash with Brazil

Dec 5, 2025 1 min read
England face another World Cup clash with Croatia (Tim Goode/PA)
England face another World Cup clash with Croatia (Tim Goode/PA)

England have been drawn against Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L for next summer’s World Cup finals in North America.

Scotland have been drawn against five-times world champions Brazil and 2022 semi-finalists Morocco, as well as Haiti, in Group C.

The Republic of Ireland will be in Group A alongside co-hosts Mexico, South Korea and South Africa if they can come through the March play-offs.

Wales or Northern Ireland will head to Group B if they emerge victorious in the play-offs, alongside co-hosts Canada, Qatar and Switzerland.

2026 FIFA World Cup Draw
The completed World Cup draw (Sam Corum/PA)
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