Harry Kane reminded the world why he’s one of the most reliable scorers on the planet. The England captain bagged two first-half goals against Croatia in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage encounter on June 17, earning the FIFA Man of the Match award for his troubles.
How the match unfolded
Kane wasted no time putting his stamp on proceedings. Around the 12-minute mark, he stepped up to convert a penalty that gave England an early lead.
Croatia, to their credit, did not fold. Martin Baturina pulled his side level shortly after Kane’s opener, temporarily silencing the England faithful.
Kane struck again around the 42nd minute, restoring England’s advantage before halftime. Croatia managed another response through Petar Musa, who found the net late in the first half. But the damage Kane had inflicted proved difficult to overcome.
