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England v Croatia, Dallas
England 4 – Croatia 2
Amazing stadium. A very hot day but roof on and Aircon! Shaky first half, twice getting the lead and being pulled back. A second half much better after a bollocking at half time it would seem… Kane luck to see his penalty allowed to be retaken for encroachment, their keeper had a blinder but two important saves from Pickford needed too.
2026 World Cup – Group L
Dallas Stadium, Texas
Attendance: 80,619 (official FIFA attendance reported)
Scorers
- ⚽ Harry Kane (pen) – 14’
- ⚽ Martin Baturina (Croatia) – 36’
- ⚽ Harry Kane – 40’
- ⚽ Petar Musa (Croatia) – 45+5’
- ⚽ Jude Bellingham – 52’
- ⚽ Marcus Rashford – 84’
Quick summary
England started their World Cup campaign with an entertaining 4–2 win over Croatia. Kane scored twice in the first half, but Croatia fought back on both occasions to make it 2–2 at the break through Baturina and Musa. England were much stronger after half-time, with Bellingham’s powerful solo goal restoring the lead before Rashford sealed the victory late on. The attack looked excellent, although Thomas Tuchel will have noted some defensive lapses after conceding twice.
Man of the Match: Harry Kane – two goals and an all-round captain’s performance, drawing level with Gary Lineker’s England World Cup goals record of 10.
England’s next match is against Ghana on 23 June in Kansas City. Croatia face Panama the same day.
