ENGLAND have discovered their match schedule for the 2026 World Cup.
The Three Lions found out on Friday – in a draw which took more than two hours to complete – who they would face in the group stage of the tournament following a perfect qualifying campaign.
That draw threw up a repeat of the 2018 World Cup semi-final against Croatia, as well as clashes against previous 2018 group stage rivals Panama and Ghana, who England have played only once before – a 2011 friendly which ended 1-1.
Fans already knew the dates Thomas Tuchel’s side would clash with their Group L rivals, but not the exact venue or kick-off time.
British broadcasters and fans would have been hoping to land some of the noon and 3pm kick-offs which would mean England and Scotland – who were drawn into Group C – would play at around 5pm and 8pm.
However, Fifa have now revealed the match schedule during a follow-up draw today.
And England have discovered they will play games at 9pm and 10pm.
Tuchel’s side will open with Croatia in Dallas at 9pm, with the second match against Ghana coming at the same time in Boston.
The group finale will see England face Panama in New Jersey.
England are facing a horror run if they plan to make the finals and lift the Jules Rimet for the first time since 1966.
Potential clashes against Mexico, Brazil and Argentina are on the horizon if England plan on making the final.
Scotland’s own match schedule was not very kind as they landed an opening clash at 2am against Haiti in Boston alongside an 11pm against Morocco, again in Boston, for game two.
Their final group game against Brazil will also take place at 11pm in Miami.
Fans were shocked to also learn that some games at the tournament would commence at 5am.
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