Harry Kane fires England past Croatia in a 4-2 win to open the World Cup.

Harry Kane scored twice to equal the English record for World Cup goals, Jude Bellingham added another two minutes into the second half and England beat Croatia 4-2.

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The England captain opened his 2026 World Cup account with a penalty and a header in Dallas on Wednesday

Harry Kane scores twice as England and Croatia draw 2-2 at half-time in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L opener at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Harry Kane scored a 12th-minute penalty to give England an early lead against Croatia in their 2026 World Cup opener, boosting his Ballon d'Or credentials.

England claimed a convincing 4-2 victory over Croatia in an enthralling Group L encounter in Arlington, Texas, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford combining to…

Harry Kane struck twice before goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford sealed a stylish win for England in Dallas

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England beat Croatia 4-2 in their 2026 World Cup opener in Dallas. Harry Kane scored twice as prediction markets and crypto betting platforms saw renewed

Harry Kane netted a brace as England began their World Cup Group L campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia on Wednesday.

Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday.

The meeting was a repeat of the 2018 semi-final, which Croatia won 2-1 after extra-time, although England have since had the edge against one of the older squads at the tournament…

England triumphs 4-2 over Croatia in their World Cup opener, with Kane scoring twice and Bellingham and Rashford also netting.

Harry Kane scores twice, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also net, as England beat Croatia 4-2 in 2026 opener.

In their next matches, England will face Ghana, while Croatia will take on Panama

England played with an unexpected freedom as it bypassed a tough opponent.

Although Harry Kane's brace and Jude Bellingham's goal stole the show, Thomas Tuchel's substitutions proved equally important in getting all three points. | Football News

Harry Kane scores twice as England defeat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener, launching their title assault with a strong performance.

England fall back into old tournament habits before half-time turnaround

Harry Kane tied England's all-time World Cup goal record, scoring in a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia during a Group L match in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.