England vs Croatia takes place tonight, Thursday 12 November 2026, at Wembley Stadium, with kickoff at 10:45 PM East Africa Time. The UEFA Nations League 2026/27 Group A3 match gives England the opportunity to secure a quarter-final place, while captain Harry Kane is set to become the most-capped player in England men’s football history.
Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions enter the match on nine points after four group games, three behind Spain. Croatia, led by Slaven Bilić, have three points and must win to keep their quarter-final hopes alive. Follow the England vs Croatia live score, confirmed lineups and match events on SportPesa Score.
England vs Croatia kickoff time and match details
| Match detail | Information |
| Fixture | England vs Croatia |
| Competition | UEFA Nations League 2026/27 — League A, Group A3 |
| Date | Thursday, 12 November 2026 |
| Kickoff in Kenya | 10:45 PM EAT |
| Kickoff in England | 7:45 PM GMT |
| Venue | Wembley Stadium, London |
| Coaches | Thomas Tuchel (England); Slaven Bilić (Croatia) |
| Match status | Pre-match; official starting XIs not yet confirmed |
What England and Croatia need in Group A3
Nations League Group A3 is led by Spain after four matchdays. England can qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals with a win or draw tonight. Croatia need a victory to retain a chance of progressing, making the result important to both teams before Sunday’s final group fixtures.
| Team | Points after four games |
| Spain | 12 |
| England | 9 |
| Croatia | 3 |
| Czechia | 0 |
England face Spain away on 15 November, while Croatia host Czechia the same day. The latest group standings and results can be followed on SportPesa Score.
Harry Kane set for England appearance record
The Harry Kane England appearance record is tonight’s major individual storyline. The captain is level with Peter Shilton on 125 men’s senior caps and is expected to make his 126th appearance against Croatia. England have announced a pre-match presentation, with Shilton involved in the recognition.
Kane has scored six goals in the first four Nations League matches, including two in England’s 7–0 victory away to Croatia. Tuchel said the captain would start, although the record becomes official only once he takes the field.
England vs Croatia team news and squads
England vs Croatia team news includes notable changes to the England squad November 2026 selection. Tuchel named a 25-player group featuring first senior call-ups for Jobe Bellingham and Josh King. Marc Guéhi withdrew through injury, Dan Burn was brought in, and James Hill was subsequently added to the squad.
England’s available attacking names include Kane, Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, Anthony Gordon, Morgan Rogers and Rio Ngumoha. These are squad selections, not a confirmed starting XI. Tuchel’s official team sheet will establish who starts and which substitutes are available.
Croatia squad preparations have also been affected by injury and illness reports. Croatian reporting citing the national federation says Josip Šutalo was ruled out, Kristijan Jakić was being assessed for a knee problem and Luka Sučić had been unwell. Bilić has Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Joško Gvardiol and Ivan Perišić among the recognised names in his wider selection. Final availability requires confirmation at matchday.
England vs Croatia head-to-head and recent results
The England vs Croatia head-to-head record on UEFA’s match page stands at seven England wins, three Croatia victories and two draws. The latest Nations League meeting ended Croatia 0–7 England on 3 October 2026, while England also beat Croatia 4–2 at the 2026 World Cup.
Read our October’s Croatia vs England match preview for the build-up to the 7–0 Nations League game, or revisit England’s 4–2 World Cup victory over Croatia for the previous tournament meeting.
Recent UEFA Nations League results
| Date | England result |
| 26 September 2026 | England 2–3 Spain |
| 29 September 2026 | Czechia 0–2 England |
| 3 October 2026 | Croatia 0–7 England |
| 6 October 2026 | England 3–0 Czechia |
England Nations League results show three successive wins since the opening loss to Spain. The 3–0 Wembley win against Czechia came after the emphatic result in Rijeka; see our earlier England’s earlier Nations League meeting with Czechia for more on that group-stage meeting.
Croatia Nations League results include a 2–1 win at Czechia, followed by defeats to Spain, England and Spain again. The seven-goal reverse-fixture defeat is part of the context, but Tuchel has said England must approach tonight’s meeting on its own merits.
How to follow England vs Croatia in Kenya
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Conclusion
England vs Croatia brings the UEFA Nations League Group A3 qualification race to Wembley tonight, with England one result away from the quarter-finals and Croatia needing a win to remain in contention. Harry Kane’s expected 126th appearance, the group standings and the updated squads give this fixture particular significance. Check SportPesa Score for the confirmed lineups and latest match result.
