FIFA World Cup Group L

World Cup 2026 Group L Betting

Group L features England, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama, with the opening fixtures taking place on 17 June. England face Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, while Ghana meet Panama later that day at BMO Field in Toronto.

Each team plays three matches. Finishing top remains the main focus in WORLD CUP 2026 Group L winner betting, but it is not the only route through to the round of 32. The top two sides go through automatically, and in the expanded format, some of the best third-placed finishers will too.

You can access the latest World Cup odds and bet on Group L winner markets here at Paddy Power. You will find markets including Group L winner betting, which teams will qualify, and which side could end Group L in fourth position.

World Cup 2026 Group L Odds

The World Cup 2026 Group L winner odds show the likelihood of each nation finishing in first place after the three-match round-robin format. The odds will adjust once the group stage begins, particularly after the first two rounds of matches.

Who are the World Cup 2026 Group L favourites?

Thomas Tuchel’s England will begin their Group L campaign in strong form after enjoying a dominant run through qualification. The Three Lions won all eight of their qualifiers and did not concede a goal.

Harry Kane, with 78 international goals, remains the focal point, but the depth around him gives England options should they need alternative ways to break the deadlock. If England replicate their qualifying form across their Group L matches, there is every chance they will top the standings after matchday three.

Like England, Croatia also went through qualifying unbeaten, scoring 26 goals and conceding four. Their record at major tournaments continues to stand out, including their win over England in the 2018 semi-final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

With key figures like Luka Modrić, the Croats manage games well and stay in matches even when not creating chances in volume. In a group format, that measured approach often translates into points rather than risk, which keeps them firmly in the running to top Group L.

Ghana sit outside the two European sides in the betting but should not be overlooked. The Black Stars recorded eight wins, one draw, and one defeat in qualifying and possess match-winners such as Tottenham Hotspur’s Mohammed Kudus and Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo.

The key question is whether they have enough in defence to complement their attacking options in the final third. Panama are priced as the outsiders in Group L, but their recent record suggests they are more organised than the football odds imply. They came through the final stage of CONCACAF qualifying by winning decisive matches late in the campaign, including a 3-0 win over El Salvador on the final day to secure progression.

Across qualifying, they were among the top scorers in their group with nine goals in six matches, but much of their threat comes in moments rather than sustained pressure. If they can keep games tight and take chances through transitions or set pieces, particularly against Ghana, they have a route to points.

How to bet on World Cup 2026 Group L betting markets with Paddy Power?

To bet on Group L, log into your Paddy Power account and head to the football section. From there, navigate through ‘Competitions’ and select ‘FIFA World Cup 2026’, then open the ‘Outrights’ markets and locate Group L.

Once inside, you can view the full range of options, including World Cup 2026 Group L winner odds and qualification markets. Select your pick, add it to your betting slip, enter your stake, and confirm by tapping the green ‘Place Bets’ button.