{"id":1338,"date":"2026-06-04T07:16:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T13:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/ca\/?p=1338"},"modified":"2026-06-10T07:36:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T13:36:30","slug":"world-cup-2026-group-l-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/ca\/sports-betting-and-news\/world-cup-2026-group-l-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup 2026 Group L preview: Odds are on England but 2nd is up for grabs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Group L consists of heavyweights England, one of the tournament favourites, Croatia, who have Luka Modric playing perhaps his last-ever matches, let alone tournament, 34th-ranked Panama and Ghana. This is only the second time Panama have qualified for a World Cup, so they will be keen to impress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you go by the FIFA rankings, Group L\u2019s order of quality is clear for all to see. England (No. 4) are the strongest team. Croatia (No. 11) follow, with Panama (No. 34) then Ghana (73) bring up the rear. Ghana and Panama should battle for third in the hopes of progressing as one of the top eight. For fans into&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/sport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sports betting<\/a>, there are some interesting options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">England<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FIFA Ranking:&nbsp;<\/strong>4 |&nbsp;<strong>Manager:&nbsp;<\/strong>Thomas Tuchel |&nbsp;<strong>Qualified:&nbsp;<\/strong>UEFA Group K winners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>England qualified with a perfect record and without conceding a goal, which is quite the achievement. The Three Lions haven&#8217;t won the World Cup since 1966, but have been true contenders on the international stage for the past decade. Thomas Tuchel replaced Gareth Southgate as manager, and while there&#8217;s been debate over the squad he&#8217;s picked for the tournament, it remains blessed with talent with Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane leading the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Croatia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FIFA Ranking:&nbsp;<\/strong>11 |&nbsp;<strong>Manager:&nbsp;<\/strong>Zlatko Dalic |&nbsp;<strong>Qualified:&nbsp;<\/strong>UEFA Group L winners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Croatia recorded an almost perfect record in qualifying and will be looking to go at least one better than their 2022 third place. They always do well internationally and have plenty of experience in their ranks. He may be pushing 41, but Modric is still controlling the midfield when on the pitch and will captain his country one final time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panama<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FIFA Ranking:&nbsp;<\/strong>33 |&nbsp;<strong>Manager:&nbsp;<\/strong>Thomas Christiansen |&nbsp;<strong>Qualified:&nbsp;<\/strong>CONCACAF Group A winners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Panama are higher ranked than Ghana, but if you go by squad value, there\u2019s a gulf in class between them and the rest of the teams in the group. Thomas Christiansen, who formerly managed Leeds United, has been in the job since 2020, so he is responsible for getting Panama to where they are now. The squad is an aging one, and Christiansen will be hoping that the experience within the group enables them to compete. Alberto Quintero, 38, missed the 2018 World Cup through injury but finally got his chance before retiring from international soccer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ghana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FIFA Ranking:&nbsp;<\/strong>74 |&nbsp;<strong>Manager:&nbsp;<\/strong>Carlos Queiroz |&nbsp;<strong>Qualified:&nbsp;<\/strong>CAF Group I winners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Black Stars are appearing at their fifth World Cup but do so in slight disarray, with Carlos Queiroz taking over as manager only recently. Queiroz is a man who needs no introduction to the international stage and has managed at multiple World Cups. Mohammed Kudus missing the tournament through injury is a major blow, but they can still call on the likes of Antoine Semenyo and Kamaldeen Sulemana.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group L odds at FIFA World Cup 2026&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>To win Group L<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>England<\/td><td>-300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Croatia<\/td><td>+300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ghana<\/td><td>+1400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Panama<\/td><td>+2800<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>To advance from Group L<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>England<\/td><td>-5000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Croatia<\/td><td>-700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ghana<\/td><td>-110<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Panama<\/td><td>+225<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>To win the 2026 World Cup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>England<\/td><td>+650<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Croatia<\/td><td>+8000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ghana<\/td><td>+35000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Panama<\/td><td>+50000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-small-font-size\">*odds are subject to change<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bet on World Cup 2026 Group L at ToonieBet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can bet futures, follow matches live, build parlays, play props and more by going to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/sport?sportRoutingParams=page~championship__categoryIds~1134__championshipIds~3146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ToonieBet World Cup hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to bet World Cup 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>1.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;Log in<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register<\/a>&nbsp;at ToonieBet.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2. Go to the<a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/sport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;sportsbook<\/a>&nbsp;then the World Cup hub.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3. Place future bets, build parlays or bet live.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to bet World Cup 2026 live at ToonieBet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>1.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;Log in<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register<\/a>&nbsp;an account at ToonieBet.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2. Go to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/live-betting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">live sports betting<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3. Follow the game trackers, real-time odds and stats, and bet.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tooniebet.ca\/ca\/responsible-gaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Responsible-Gaming-Banner-Sports.webp\" alt=\"ToonieBet Responsible Gaming\" class=\"wp-image-1232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Responsible-Gaming-Banner-Sports.webp 856w, https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Responsible-Gaming-Banner-Sports-300x70.webp 300w, https:\/\/blog.tooniebet.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Responsible-Gaming-Banner-Sports-768x179.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Players to watch in Group L<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Harry Kane (England)&nbsp;<\/strong>The 32-year-old is in the running for best striker on the planet right now. He continues to score goals at an incredible rate and has always delivered at international level. He won the Golden Boot at the 2018 World Cup and will be looking to fuel England\u2019s success.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Luka Modric (Croatia)&nbsp;<\/strong>At 40 he\u2019s still running the midfield at both club and country levels. He now sits deeper and dictates proceedings, controlling the tempo of the game. If he\u2019s allowed time on the ball, Croatia will be a force to be reckoned with once again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Antoine Semenyo (Ghana)<\/strong>&nbsp;With Mohammed Kudus ruled out of the tournament, there will be more responsibility on Semenyo\u2019s shoulders to deliver in attack. Fortunately for Ghana, the 26-year-old has been in electric form this season, first for Bournemouth and then Manchester City.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anibal Godoy (Panama)&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 For Panama, he\u2019s what Modric is for Croatia. As well as being the team\u2019s captain and most-capped player, he\u2019s a central midfielder who will attempt to get on the ball and dictate the tempo. Panama will be heavily reliant on him performing at his best in order to be competitive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Declan Rice (England)&nbsp;<\/strong>The 27-year-old has been arguably the best player in the Premier League this season. He\u2019s the driving force in Arsenal\u2019s midfield, helping them capture their first league title in more than two decades. He\u2019s vital for England too, screening the back four and being a leader on the field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group L young talents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kobbie Mainoo and Nico O\u2019Reilly (England)&nbsp;<\/strong>Both 21 and exciting inclusions. Mainoo wasn\u2019t really involved for Manchester United for the first portion of the season, but his form since his return to the side has been exceptional. O\u2019Reilly has been a revelation for City and recently picked up the Young Player of the Year award.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Martin Baturina (Croatia)<\/strong>&nbsp;The 23-year-old Como midfielder is a creative player who can unlock defences for Croatia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Abdul Fatawu (Ghana)<\/strong>&nbsp;The 22-year-old winger will be out to impress for Ghana and is likely to be leaving Leicester City after the tournament.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Group L qualification scenarios: Who goes through?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>England are the favourites, and rightly so when you consider the quality they have available. However, Croatia are very experienced and know what it takes to go far in tournaments. It makes the opening game between the two sides potentially decisive. You\u2019d imagine Ghana will push Croatia for second, with the two meeting in the final round of games. The most likely outcome is England to top the group and Croatia to finish as runners-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Round of 32 matchups for Group L teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The winner of Group L will play the runner-up from Group K. The team that finishes second in Group L will take on the winner from Group K. If a third team qualifies from Group L, they will face the winner of Group B, E or I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group L Schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Round 1 matches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>June 17 \u2013 England vs. Croatia&nbsp;<\/strong>|&nbsp;<strong>Dallas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Croatia famously topped England in the 2018 World Cup semifinals, so the Three Lions will be keen for revenge. Whoever wins this one will be in line to win Group L, so both sides will be treating it as a must-have. England start as favourites at -140. Croatia are +375 to win and the draw is +280.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>June 17 \u2013 Ghana vs. Panama&nbsp;<\/strong>|&nbsp;<strong>Toronto<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ghana will like their chances of pushing for second place as a bare minimum, so they must defeat Panama. Their odds of +105 compared to Panama\u2019s +266 suggest they are the oddsmakers agree, slightly. The draw at +240 could be the end result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Round 2 matches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>June 23 \u2013 England vs. Ghana&nbsp;<\/strong>|&nbsp;<strong>Boston<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If England get the win over Croatia, they\u2019ll see this match as the perfect opportunity to secure qualification for the next round. But Ghana could have three points on the board from Panama and will want to add to it in their quest for second place. England are firm favourites at -334, with Ghana the underdogs at +850. The draw is +450.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>June 23 \u2013 Panama vs. Croatia&nbsp;<\/strong>|&nbsp;<strong>Toronto<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both teams have likely failed to pick up any points thus far, making this a must-win if they have any hope of making the Round of 32. Croatia are favourites to get the three points on the board at -172. Panama are +522 to win, with the draw +275.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Round 3 matches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>June 27 \u2013 Panama vs. England&nbsp;<\/strong>|&nbsp;<strong>New Jersey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>June 27 \u2013 Croatia vs. Ghana&nbsp;<\/strong>|&nbsp;<strong>Philadelphia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What should be clear at this point is that England are through as Group L winners. Because of how the games have worked out, second place is still likely up for grabs. It will be decided between Croatia and Ghana.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past 5 matches for Group L teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>England:&nbsp;<\/strong>Beat New Zealand 1-0, lost 1-0 to Japan and drew 1-1 with Uruguay (friendlies). Defeated Albania and Serbia 2-0 (World Cup qualifying).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Croatia:&nbsp;<\/strong>Beat Slovenia 2-1, lost to Belgium 2-0 and Brazil 3-1. Topped Colombia 2-1 and Montenegro 3-2 (all friendlies).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ghana:&nbsp;<\/strong>Drew 1-1 with Wales, lost 2-0 to Mexico, 2-1 to Germany, 5-1 to Austria and 1-0 to South Korea (all friendlies).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Panama:&nbsp;<\/strong>Tied Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-1 and defeated the Dominican Republic 4-2. Lost to Brazil 6-1 and beat South Africa 2-1 and drew with them 1-1 (all friendlies).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group L head-to-head history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>England vs. Croatia:&nbsp;<\/strong>The countries have played 11 times with England holding a 6-2-3 edge, including a 1-0 win at Euro 2021 in their last match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>England vs. Ghana:&nbsp;<\/strong>One meeting, a 1-1 draw in 2011 in a friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>England vs. Panama:&nbsp;<\/strong>Have met once, a 6-1 England victory at the 2018 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Croatia vs. Ghana:&nbsp;<\/strong>Have never met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Croatia vs. Panama:&nbsp;<\/strong>Have never met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ghana vs. Panama:&nbsp;<\/strong>Have never met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group L thrillers: Matches we&#8217;ll never forget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Croatia vs. England, World Cup 2018&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;England led at half-time thanks to a Kieran Trippier free kick. However, it all came crashing down when Ivan Perisic levelled before Mario Mandzukic scored the winner in extra time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ghana vs. Uruguay, World Cup 2010&nbsp;<\/strong>The match will be remembered for a Luis Suarez handball on the goal line in the final seconds of extra time. Asamoah Gyan missed the penalty. Uruguay won 4-2 on penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Qualification analysis: The &#8220;Best 3rd Place&#8221; factor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The expanded format of the 2026 World Cup means that the eight best third-placed teams will also advance to the Round of 32, alongside the teams that finish first and second in their groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>England should top the group, but it will be interesting how second and third work out, due to the timing of the games. Croatia are likely runners-up, but Ghana will challenge, and third could be enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Statistics via\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/ffref.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>FBRef.com<\/em><\/a><em>,\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>ESPN.com<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/11v11.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>11v11.com<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ about World Cup 2026 Group L<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n\t<section class=\"faq-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">Which teams are in Group L?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">Which team is favoured to win Group L?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>England are the current favourites.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">3<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">Who are the players to watch in Group L?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Harry Kane (England), Luka Modric (Croatia), Antoine Semenyo (Ghana) and Anibal Godoy (Panama).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">When do Group L games start?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Group L games get underway on June 17 at 4:00 ET with England vs. Croatia.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">5<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">Where will Group L play?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Group L will play in Dallas, Toronto, Boston, New Jersey and Philadelphia.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">6<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">How many teams advance from Group L?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The teams that finish first and second in Group L will automatically advance. A third-place finish is also a possible route into the next round.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">7<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">Who is the highest ranked team in Group L?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>England are currently 4th in the FIFA rankings.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-item \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-number\">8<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"faq-question-text\">What are the top 3 Group L bets.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>England to win the World Cup. They\u2019re one of the favourites. Harry Kane to win the Golden Boot. He was the top scorer at the 2018 World Cup. Croatia to make the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>The content is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute betting advice, financial advice, or a recommendation to place any wager. Odds are subject to change. Sports wagering involves risk, and there is no guarantee of success or profit. For Ontario residents, participation in regulated online gaming is restricted to individuals 19 years of age or older. Please play responsibly. If gambling is no longer fun or may be causing harm, support is available through recognized gambling resources like&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/connexontario.ca\/\" rel=\"no follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>ConnexOntario<\/em><\/a><em>. Terms and conditions apply where applicable.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Group L consists of heavyweights England, one of the tournament favourites, Croatia, who have Luka Modric playing perhaps his last-ever matches, let alone tournament, 34th-ranked Panama and Ghana. This is only the second time Panama have qualified for a World Cup, so they will be keen to impress. 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