England's Harry Kane ahead of the game against Croatia, on June 17, 2026
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England launch their bid to end a 60-year World Cup title drought on Wednesday (June 18, 2026) as they play in Group L in Arlington, Texas, against a veteran Croatian group looking to run it back one more time.England selected Arsenal forward Noni Madueke to start ahead of clubmate Bukayo Saka. Anthony Gordon has been selected ahead of Marcus Rashford on the left side of England’s attack.Lionel Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina beats AlgeriaLuka Modric, who is playing at his fifth World Cup, captains Croatia on his 199th appearance for the country. Mateo Kovacic begins the game on the bench for Zlatko Dalic’s side.Follow live updates here:free kickJune 18, 2026 01:58 27:41 Free Kick WonHarry Kane (England) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 18, 2026 01:58 27:41 Free Kick LostFoul by Luka Vuskovic (Croatia).June 18, 2026 01:56 24:48 End DelayDelay over. They are ready to continue.June 18, 2026 01:53 22:02 Start DelayDelay in match for a drinks break.free kickJune 18, 2026 01:51 19:45 Free Kick LostFoul by Elliot Anderson (England).free kickJune 18, 2026 01:50 19:45 Free Kick WonLuka Vuskovic (Croatia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 18, 2026 01:50 18:43 Free Kick LostFoul by Declan Rice (England).free kickJune 18, 2026 01:49 18:43 Free Kick WonPetar Sucic (Croatia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.June 18, 2026 01:47 15:51 Attempt BlockedAttempt blocked. Elliot Anderson (England) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.cornerJune 18, 2026 01:45 15:04 CornerCorner, England. Conceded by Mario Pasalic.June 18, 2026 01:45 15:02 Attempt BlockedAttempt blocked. Noni Madueke (England) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Harry Kane.June 18, 2026 01:45 14:27 Contentious Referee DecisionsVAR Decision: Other Decision Cancelled.goalJune 18, 2026 01:41 11:17 Penalty GoalGoal! England 1, Croatia 0. Harry Kane (England) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.June 18, 2026 01:41 10:12 Contentious Referee DecisionsVAR Decision: Other Decision Cancelled.June 18, 2026 01:39 8:10 Attempt BlockedAttempt blocked. Ezri Konsa (England) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Declan Rice with a cross.penaltyJune 18, 2026 01:38 8:15 Penalty WonPenalty England. Noni Madueke draws a foul in the penalty area.June 18, 2026 01:38 8:15 Penalty LostPenalty conceded by Luka Modric (Croatia) after a foul in the penalty area.June 18, 2026 01:38 7:25 Attempt BlockedAttempt blocked. Harry Kane (England) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.cornerJune 18, 2026 01:37 7:26 CornerCorner, England. Conceded by Luka Modric.June 18, 2026 01:33 2:13 MissAttempt missed. Josip Sutalo (Croatia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ivan Perisic with a cross following a corner.cornerJune 18, 2026 01:31 1:27 CornerCorner, Croatia. Conceded by Elliot Anderson.June 18, 2026 01:30 First half StartFirst Half begins.June 18, 2026 00:14 LineupLineups are announced and players are warming up. Published - June 18, 2026 01:30 am IST
