Croatia twice pegged England back in Group L opener before Kane and Co cut loose in second half to run out 4-2 winners

JACK GAUGHAN AND CRAIG HOPE: The England captain doesn't want to leave North America wondering this summer and called on Tuchel's Three Lions to attack the tournament.

Captain Harry Kane told his England team-mates to "go for it" and be "free in the mind" when they launch their World Cup title charge Wednesday against Croatia in Texas.

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.

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 leads Croatia 3-2 in their World Cup 2026 Group L opener as Harry Kane scores twice and Jude Bellingham adds a third at AT&T Stadium in Texas.

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

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.

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.

England earned a 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening World Cup match but saw a much-improved second-half performance inspire them to victory as Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and…

The England manager was unsatisfied with his team’s performance in the first-half against Croatia