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

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

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

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England take on Croatia on Wednesday evening in their first game of the 2026 World Cup with former West Ham boss Slaven Bilic having offered his take on the Three Lions

England's World Cup quest to emulate the glory of 1966 will begin on Wednesday night as Thomas Tuchel's side face Croatia in Texas.

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

Thomas Tuchel has said the occasion and tension will bring the best out of England when they open their World Cup campaign against Croatia

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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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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

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

Follow live updates and the latest coverage of the 2026 World Cup as England face Croatia in Thomas Tuchel’s debut, and Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal against DR Congo.