Two favourites made their entry into the World Cup on June 18, with two very different results. While Portugal did less well than expected, drawing with DR Congo, England had a great start, beating 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…

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.

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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

Les Anglais ont dominé les Croates, quand les Portugais ont fait match nul avec les Congolais. Place, jeudi, aux deuxièmes matchs de la phase de poules.

England made a winning start to their World Cup campaign as they overpowered Croatia in a thriller in Dallas (4-2). Harry Kane scored twice, bringing him level with Gary Lineker…

Two favourites made their entry into the World Cup on June 18, with two very different results. While Portugal did less well than expected, drawing with DR Congo, England had a…

England defeats Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener. England to win Group L at 91.5% YES.

The Three Lions began their World Cup campaign with an upbeat win against Croatia. Thomas Tuchel's tactics saw them get ahead and win 4-2 after the two sides were level at…

England beat Croatia 4-2 yesterday, in what might be considered the game of the tournament so far. Tonight, co-hosts Mexico and Canada are both in action.