WC26
⚽ MATCH 21 • GROUP STAGE
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England
VS
🇭🇷
Croatia
📅 June 17, 20263:00 PM ET🏟️ BMO Field

📍 Toronto - Key Locations

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45,500
Capacity
EXCELLENT
Transit Rating
YYZ
Airport
Canada
Country

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #4
  • WC Appearances: 16
  • Best Finish: Champions (1966)
  • Coach: Thomas Tuchel
  • Confederation: UEFA

⭐ Key Players

Harry Kane
Forward
Bayern Munich
Jude Bellingham
Midfielder
Real Madrid
Phil Foden
Winger
Manchester City
Declan Rice
Midfielder
Arsenal

🎉 Fan Culture

English fan culture is deeply rooted in club loyalty but unites passionately for the national team. Traditions include singing the national anthem loudly, waving 'St. George's Cross' flags, and often wearing replica shirts. The term 'Three Lions' is central to the identity.

🎵 "Three Lions (Football's Coming Home)"

🇭🇷 Croatia

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #11
  • WC Appearances: 6
  • Best Finish: Runners-up (2018)
  • Coach: Zlatko Dalić
  • Confederation: UEFA

⭐ Key Players

Luka Modrić
Midfielder
Real Madrid
Joško Gvardiol
Defender
Manchester City
Mateo Kovačić
Midfielder
Manchester City
Andrej Kramarić
Forward
1899 Hoffenheim

🎉 Fan Culture

Croatian fans, known as the 'Vatreni' (The Fiery Ones), are famous for their passionate, constant chanting and the iconic red and white checkerboard pattern (šahovnica) seen everywhere, from jerseys to flags and face paint.

🎵 "Bojna Čavoglave (often played at matches)"

🎟️ Going to this match?

Get everything you need in one place - complete travel guide, transit tips, lodging recommendations, and more.

🚇 Getting to BMO Field

EXCELLENT TRANSIT

Streetcar 509 or 511 from Union Station. 15 min to Exhibition Place.

✅ RECOMMENDED

Public Transit

Streetcar 509 or 511 from Union Station. 15 min to Exhibition Place.

⚠️ USE CAUTION

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

  • • Surge pricing on match days
  • • Long waits post-match
❌ NOT RECOMMENDED

Driving

  • • Heavy traffic
  • • Limited parking

💡 Pro Tips

• Arrive 2+ hours before kickoff
• Check weather - Pleasant June
• Have backup transportation plan
• Download transit apps in advance

🏨 Where to Stay in Toronto

💎 LUXURY

Yorkville

$250-600 CAD

Designer shopping

⭐ MID-RANGE

Entertainment District

$150-350 CAD

Near CN Tower

💰 BUDGET

Queen West

$100-250 CAD

Trendy & artsy

📍 All Lodging Areas

Yorkville
$250-600 CAD
Entertainment District
$150-350 CAD
Queen West
$100-250 CAD

🔍 Search Available Lodging in Toronto

🌤️ Weather & Safety

☀️ Weather

Pleasant June. Highs 24-27°C (75-80°F). Occasional rain.

🛡️ Safety Tips

  • Very safe city
  • TTC is reliable
  • Beware ticket scalpers near venue

🎉 Fan Festival

Fort York & The Bentway

Official FIFA Fan Festival location in Toronto. Watch matches on big screens, enjoy live entertainment, food, and connect with fans from around the world.

📅 Other Matches in Toronto

📅 PHASE 2 / UPDATES

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England vs Croatia | Match 21 | Toronto - World Cup 2026