Overview
- England will face Croatia in its Group L opener on June 17, a rematch of the 2018 World Cup semifinal.
- Thomas Tuchel called the section difficult and highlighted Croatia as the top-ranked team from Pot 2 and Ghana as a talent-rich opponent.
- Tuchel said he currently knows little about Panama but vowed thorough scouting before the tournament; Panama has qualified for only the second time after 2018.
- Austria landed in Group J with Argentina, Algeria and Jordan and will start on June 16 against Jordan, with coach Ralf Rangnick expressing overall satisfaction.
- England captain Harry Kane welcomed the draw and said he looks forward to strong support from traveling fans.