There’s something almost cinematic about scoring your first World Cup goal in the stadium where you play your club football. Petar Musa did exactly that on June 17, 2026, burying Croatia’s equalizer at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the same venue he calls home as an FC Dallas player in MLS.
The goal, scored in the 45th minute plus five minutes of stoppage time, brought Croatia level at 2-2 after Harry Kane had put England ahead with two first-half strikes.
A tale of two halves
The halftime scoreline of 2-2 told a story of Croatian resilience. Musa and Luka Baturina both found the net for Croatia, answering Kane’s brace to keep the match delicately poised.
The second half told a different story entirely. England reasserted control through Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford, who each added goals to seal a 4-2 victory.
