Jude Bellingham put England ahead for good in the 47th minute of their World Cup opener against Croatia, scoring just two minutes into the second half to cap off a 3-2 thriller at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The goal sealed England’s victory on June 17 and immediately became the most replayed highlight of the tournament’s opening day.
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A match that refused to stay settled
England came out swinging. Harry Kane converted a penalty in the 12th minute to give Thomas Tuchel’s side an early cushion.
Croatia had other plans. Martin Baturina pulled one back in the 36th minute, injecting life into a match that had started to feel like a formality. Kane responded before halftime, scoring again in the 42nd minute to restore England’s two-goal advantage.
