Croatia faces England at Dallas Stadium in Arlington on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT (10:00 p.m. CEST). The Group L match is one of the marquee group-stage fixtures hosted in North Texas, and the Arlington Entertainment District will be packed with supporters from both nations.
Here is what Croatian fans need to know.
England vs Croatia kicks off at 3:00 p.m. CT on June 17, 2026. The stadium seats over 80,000 and is fully enclosed with air conditioning. Dallas Stadium uses a clear bag policy. Only clear totes (12 by six by 12 inches), one-gallon clear resealable bags, and small clutch purses (4.5 by 6.5 inches) are allowed. Backpacks are prohibited.
Arrive at the gates at least 90 minutes before kickoff.
Most flights from Zagreb to DFW Airport require one connection, typically through a European hub. Total travel time is roughly 14 to 16 hours. Croatian citizens need an approved ESTA before departure. Apply online at least 72 hours before your flight.
From DFW Airport, a rideshare to the Arlington Entertainment District costs about $35 and takes 20 to 25 minutes.
Staying in the Arlington Entertainment District puts you within walking distance of both stadiums. Live! by Loews and Loews Arlington Hotel are the closest options. The Drury Plaza Hotel, about a mile from the stadiums, includes a free hot breakfast and evening drinks.
Hotels in Grand Prairie, Irving, or Fort Worth offer alternatives if Arlington is booked. Fort Worth (30 minutes west) is connected to the CentrePort Station area via the TRE commuter rail.
Taste of Europe in Arlington (1901 West Pioneer Parkway) is a deli-style spot serving Eastern and Central European specialties, from schnitzel to sausages, with a small market section for items from home. It is the closest option for Croatian fans looking for familiar flavors near the stadiums.
For local food, Hurtado Barbecue in Downtown Arlington is about a half-mile from the stadiums. Texas Live! has Lockhart Smokehouse, Sports and Social Arlington, and Troy’s.
Globe Life Field sits within walking distance of Dallas Stadium. The Texas Rangers play home games throughout June. Get tickets to see the Rangers in 2026.
Thirty minutes west of Arlington. The longhorn cattle drive, Billy Bob’s Texas, Cattlemen’s Steak House, and Cowtown Coliseum (rodeo on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. CT).
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, the Dallas Museum of Art (free) and Deep Ellum for live music and barbecue.
June in Texas is hot. Daily highs regularly reach 93 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit (34 to 37 degrees Celsius). Both stadiums are air-conditioned. Wear sunscreen and carry water for outdoor walking.
England vs Croatia on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT at Dallas Stadium.
Croatian citizens need an approved ESTA. Apply online at least 72 hours before departure.
Taste of Europe in Arlington serves Central and Eastern European specialties, about a 10-minute drive from the Entertainment District.
Expect daily highs of 93 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit (34 to 37 degrees Celsius). Both stadiums are air-conditioned.
Yes. The two venues are 0.3 to 0.7 miles apart in the Arlington Entertainment District.
A rideshare from DFW Airport costs about $35 and takes 20 to 25 minutes.
