England defeats Croatia 4-2 in 2026 World Cup opening match

England Croatia World Cup 2026 Harry Kane 4‑2 victory

England opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 4‑2 victory over Croatia in Dallas. Harry Kane scored two first‑half goals, joining Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford as the other scorers. Former England defender Rio Ferdinand said on his YouTube channel that Kane is the only "true world‑class" English player, praising his consistency and record‑tying goal tally.

Coach Thomas Tuchel, who recently extended his contract to 2028, fielded a squad that also dealt with injury concerns. Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka was listed as doubtful with an Achilles issue, while Newcastle defender Tino Livramento faced a muscle problem that could keep him out of the tournament. Despite these setbacks, the team secured a dominant win, positioning England strongly for upcoming group games against Ghana and Panama.

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