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 halftime. Meanwhile Portugal…

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.

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

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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.

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.

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OLIVER HOLT AT DALLAS STADIUM: England had started their campaign with a 4-2 win and suddenly, dreams had been unleashed.

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…

June 17 : Harry Kane’s feat of equalling of Gary Lineker’s England World Cup scoring record with two goals in Wednesday’s 4-2 win over Croatia shows the captain is going into the…

Harry Kane scored twice to equal Gary Lineker's England World Cup scoring record as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in its World Cup opener.

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

Three Lions fans on both sides of the Atlantic were roaring last night as England won a thrilling clash against Croatia in their opening World Cup match in Dallas.

England defeated Croatia 4-2 in an impressive start to their World Cup campaign in the United States

England edge six-goal thriller as Kane equals Lineker’s World Cup record