England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their opening Group E match on June 16, 2026, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The result gave England three points and a share of the group lead.
The Three Lions are scheduled to face Senegal on July 15, 2026, in their second group-stage fixture. A win or draw would strengthen their path to the knockout rounds.
Following the victory over Croatia, England sits tied atop Group E with three points. Senegal, meanwhile, lost its opening match 3-1 to France, with Kylian Mbappé scoring multiple goals for the defending champions.
In other Group E action, Spain drew 0-0 with Cape Verde in a result that surprised many, given Spain's status as reigning European champions.
England's next match against Senegal will test the team's ability to build on its opening performance. The outcome will significantly influence the team's chances of advancing deep into the tournament.
