Group L: Standings, Teams & Matches
The 4 teams in Group L, the final table showing who won the group, and all 6 group games with their final scores.
Teams
Standings (the group table)
How to read this table:
- P = games played, W = won
- D = drew (a tie, no winner)
- L = lost, GF = goals scored
- GA = goals let in
- GD = goal difference (goals scored minus goals let in)
- Pts = points.
A team gets 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 for a loss.
The team with the most points sits on top.
The top 2 teams (highlighted) move on to the next round, and so do the 8 teams that finish third with the best records across all 12 groups. See exactly how teams qualify.
How did Group L finish?
This was billed as the closest thing to a Group of Death, and England came through it on top.
They won the group on 7 points and look every bit a genuine title contender.
They sealed it with a 2-0 win over Panama, with goals from Jude Bellingham and captain Harry Kane.
That kept the dream alive for a country chasing its first major trophy since 1966.
Croatia joined them in the knockout rounds, so the Luka Modric farewell rolled on.
They took 2nd place on 6 points after a 2-1 win over Ghana, sealed by a Nikola Vlasic winner, one last deep run for the 40-year-old captain.
Ghana are the happy surprise, because they have sneaked through too.
They lost that game to Croatia, but they still finished 3rd on 4 points, and those 4 points were enough to grab one of the 8 best 3rd-place spots.
Panama are the team going home, and it was a tough group for them.
They finished bottom on 0 points and did not score a single goal across their 3 games.
So England and Croatia went through, and Ghana also advanced as a best-3rd team.
Games (matches)
Common questions
Who won Group L?
England won Group L on 7 points. They sealed top spot with a 2-0 win over Panama, with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. They go through as group winners and genuine title contenders.
Which teams qualified from Group L?
England and Croatia both went through from Group L. England won the group on 7 points, and Croatia took 2nd place on 6 points. Croatia's progress keeps Luka Modric's farewell tournament alive.
Are Ghana through from Group L?
Yes, Ghana are through. They lost 2-1 to Croatia in their final game, but they still finished 3rd on 4 points. Those 4 points were enough to grab one of the 8 best 3rd-place spots, so their place is safe.
Why is Panama out of Group L?
Panama finished at the bottom of Group L on 0 points and are out. They did not score a single goal across their 3 games. It was a tough group for a side at only their 2nd ever World Cup.
What were the final Group L standings?
England finished top on 7 points, with Croatia 2nd on 6 points. Ghana came 3rd on 4 points and Panama finished at the bottom of the group on 0 points. England and Croatia went through, Ghana also advanced as a best-3rd team, and Panama are out.