Luka Modric, Antoine Semenyo and Ismael Diaz are out to dampen England’s spirits

Luka Modric and Co haunted England in 2018 - and are determined to do the same again at this summer's World Cup with the two nations going head to head later this week

England have named their starting XI for the 2026 World Cup opener against Croatia, deploying a 4-2-3-1 formation with Kane, Bellingham, Saka, and Rice.

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 15 : England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia in Arlington, Texas on Wednesday, a heavyweight Group L opener that could set the tone for…

Thomas Tuchel will lead England out in his first major match as the Three Lions boss against Croatia in Group L of the 2026 World Cup

England start their bid to end 60 years of hurt in Dallas on Wednesday evening. We've asked our experts to pick their XIs to beat Croatia and get the World Cup off to a flier. Do…

It's finally England's turn to play their first World Cup game of the 2026 tournament against Croatia on Wednesday. Who do you think will win?

A repeat of the 2018 World Cup semifinal kicks off Group L.

p L is not much of a tricky affair with both England and Croatia highly favoured to advance from the group. The only two discussions are; who will top the group between the…

Title contenders England begin their FIFA World Cup campaign against familiar foes Croatia in Group L in Dallas.

Join our writers for updates as the opening round of the group stage concludes with four more games, including England v Croatia

The FIFA World Cup 2026 opens on Wednesday with four intriguing group-stage matches as different nations begin their quest for victory. England face Croatia in the clash, while…

England finally get their World Cup campaign under way against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday after lengthy preparation under the watchful eye of Thomas Tuchel

There are four teams in Group L competing at the Fifa World Cup 2026

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Luka Modric, Antoine Semenyo and Ismael Diaz are out to dampen England’s spirits

Is it finally coming home? England is looking to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966, and the first step in their journey will be a match against a

England coach Thomas Tuchel said he expected former Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić and Manchester City's Mateo Kovačić to still be the "heartbeat" of the Croatian side. #EuropeNews

Follow live as England's World Cup begins with a tasty Group L clash with Croatia.

England are finally ready to join the World Cup party - and get underway with their opening game against Croatia in Group L tonight.

England has ambitions of winning its second-ever World Cup trophy this summer.