England

England, with its capital in London and a population of 56 million, is known for the birthplace of football, the Premier League, Shakespeare, and the Royal Family. The English Premier League is the most-watched sports league in the world, broadcast to 212 territories reaching 4.7 billion people.

In football, the Three Lions are 1-time World Cup champion with their best result being Winners (1966). Their World Cup journey began in 1950, and they enter the 2026 tournament with Jude Bellingham as their talisman under head coach Thomas Tuchel. England invented modern football, codifying the rules in 1863, but have won the World Cup only once — the drought since 1966 is the longest for any major footballing nation of their stature.

SeatNav's Power Index rates England at 8 out of 10, ranking them #5 overall and classifying them as an elite-tier favorite. In Group J, they face Senegal, Jordan, Panama in what has been categorized as a manageable group (difficulty 3/10).

With a market demand score of 9/10, England matches will be among the most sought-after tickets at the 2026 World Cup. Their global fanbase ensures electric atmospheres, and fans can expect premium pricing for group stage fixtures. Check back closer to the tournament for ticket availability and pricing through SeatNav.