England vs. Croatia score, 2026 FIFA World Cup live updates: Three Lions kick off World Cup journey
England secured a 4-2 victory over Croatia on June 17, 2026. Harry Kane scored twice to lead the Three Lions. The team currently holds the lead in Group L.
What changed
New reports confirm Harry Kane scored a brace in the match.
Live updates
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England Defeats Croatia 4-2 in World Cup Opener
confidence 100%England secured a 4-2 victory over Croatia on June 17, 2026. Harry Kane scored twice to lead the Three Lions. The team currently holds the lead in Group L.
What's confirmed:
- England defeated Croatia 4-2 on June 17, 2026.
- Harry Kane scored two goals in the match.
- England leads Group L.
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England beats Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
confidence 90%England defeated Croatia 4-2 on June 17, 2026. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham scored to help the Three Lions secure a victory. The team now leads Group L.
What's confirmed:
- England defeated Croatia 4-2.
- The match took place on June 17, 2026.
- Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham scored during the game.
- The 2026 men's World Cup consists of 104 games over 39 days across Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
Still unconfirmed:
- The match was played in Arlington.
- Marcus Rashford scored a goal.
- England will next face Ghana in Boston.
- The match was played in Dallas.
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England Secure First World Cup Win Under Thomas Tuchel
confidence 90%England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their 2026 World Cup opener in Arlington. The Three Lions now lead Group L following goals from Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Marcus Rashford. England will next face Ghana in Boston.
What's confirmed:
- England beat Croatia 4-2 in their 2026 World Cup opening match.
- Thomas Tuchel secured his first victory as manager with this result.
- Jude Bellingham scored during the match.
- England currently leads Group L.
- The match took place in Arlington.
Still unconfirmed:
- Noni Madueke started the match for the Three Lions.
- England will play Ghana in Boston.
- England fans in Texas attended rodeos and wore cowboy hats.
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England top Group L after 4-2 win over Croatia in World Cup opener
confidence 100%England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup 2026 opener, securing a maiden victory under Thomas Tuchel. The Three Lions now lead Group L after a high-scoring match in Arlington. Croatia’s campaign faces an early stumble in the tournament. The match saw goals from Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Marcus Rashford for England.
What's confirmed:
- England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup 2026 opener in Arlington.
- England’s goals were scored by Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Marcus Rashford.
- Thomas Tuchel’s debut as England manager ended in victory.
- England now top Group L after the result.
- The match was a high-scoring affair with both teams trading goals.
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England 4-2 Croatia: Three Lions win thrilling World Cup opener
confidence 98%England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup 2026 opener, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Marcus Rashford scoring. Thomas Tuchel’s debut as England manager ended in victory, while Croatia’s campaign faces an early setback. The match was a high-scoring affair with both teams trading goals in Arlington.
What's confirmed:
- England won 4-2 against Croatia in their opening World Cup 2026 match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
- Harry Kane scored twice, including a penalty, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also found the net for England.
- Croatia reduced the deficit with two late goals but fell short in the end.
- Thomas Tuchel made his debut as England manager in the match.
- The match was part of Group L, marking England’s first game in the expanded 48-team tournament.
- Harry Kane’s initial penalty was retaken after a referee review.
- The game featured a high-scoring, tactical battle with both teams creating chances.
Still unconfirmed:
- England’s victory was described as a 'statement win' by some outlets, though this phrasing was not universally used.