Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland began their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia, featuring two goals from Harry Kane, who equalled Gary Lineker's World Cup scoring record.Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also found the net for England in their winning start against Croatia. Portugal drew 1-1 with Democratic Republic of Congo in their opening match, with Yoane Wissa scoring a late equaliser after João Neves had put Portugal ahead. Ghana secured a 1-0 win against Panama, thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Caleb Yirenkyi, placing them alongside England at the top of Group L. Colombia defeated World Cup debutants Uzbekistan 3-1, with second-half goals from Luis Diaz and Jaminton Campaz sealing the victory after Daniel Munoz's opener. Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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England takes on Croatia in FIFA World Cup 2026 Live updates. Follow LIVE score, goals, lineups, key moments and full-time result.

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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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…

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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.

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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

ENGLAND 4-2 CROATIA: A first half brace from Harry Kane was followed up by goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford as England blitzed their way to victory in Dallas

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.

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland commenced their World Cup 2026 group…

England skipper Harry Kane scored two goals as his side opened their 2026 World Cup campaign in Dallas on Wednesday night with a pulsating 4-2 victory over an initially stubborn…

England got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start as they beat Croatia 4-2 thanks to two goals from captain Harry Kane and one apiece from Jude Bellingham and substitute…