FIFA World Cup 2026: England 4 - 2 Croatia

🏴 England 4–2 Croatia 🇭🇷
📅 Wed, 17 Jun 2026, 1:30 AM (IST)
⚽ 12' Harry Kane (England) [PEN]
⚽ 36' Martin Baturina (Croatia)
⚽ 42' Harry Kane (England)
⚽ 45+5' Petar Musa (Croatia)
⚽ 47' Jude Bellingham (England)
⚽ 85' Marcus Rashford (England)
🟨 Yellow Cards: England 1, Croatia 2
🏟️ Group L | FIFA World Cup 2026
🏟️ Dallas Stadium, USA

England began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with an exciting 4–2 victory over Croatia in a high-quality Group L encounter. Harry Kane opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Martin Baturina equalised for Croatia. Kane restored England's lead shortly before half-time, but Petar Musa struck deep into stoppage time to make it 2–2 at the break. Just two minutes into the second half, Jude Bellingham put England back in front with a superb finish, and Marcus Rashford sealed the win late in the match. England's attacking strength and clinical finishing proved decisive, while Croatia showed resilience and created several dangerous opportunities throughout the contest.

🔥 Harry Kane scored twice to reach 10 FIFA World Cup goals for England, matching the national World Cup scoring record. Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also found the net as the Three Lions secured an important opening victory. The win moved England to the top of Group L and strengthened their hopes of reaching the Round of 32, while Croatia were left searching for points in their remaining group matches. 🏴⚽🌍🔥

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