When are England playing at the 2026 World Cup? UK kick-off times, TV channels and fixtures explained

It is set to be the biggest World Cup in history, and as always it will play out in front of a global audience - even though the kick off times might not be too friendly for those of us watching from the United Kingdom.

England go into the tournament as one of the favourites to go all the way, and many consider this their best chance at gold since their last success, at home in 1966.

Millions of people across the country will be tuning in, but with the time zones in the United States, Mexico and Canada being between five and 11 hours different we will all be watching games at unusual times.

Here are the times UK-based supporters will need to tune in to watch the Three Lions embark on their quest to become world champions for the second time.

Game One - England vs Croatia

Date: Wednesday, June 17

Kick Off Time: 21:00 GMT (15:00 local time)

Venue: Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas

TV Channel: ITV 1

Radio: BBC Radio 5 Live, Talksport

Game Two - England vs Ghana

Date: Tuesday, June 23

Kick Off Time: 21:00 GMT (16:00 local time)

Venue: Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

TV Channel: BBC 1

Radio: BBC Radio 5 Live, Talksport

Game Three - England vs Panama

Date: Saturday, June 27

Kick Off Time: 22:00 GMT (17:00 local time)

Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

TV Channel: ITV 1

Radio: BBC Radio 5 Live, Talksport