Arsenal internationals shine in England's 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:35 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
England secured a 4-2 victory against Croatia in their World Cup opener on June 18, 2026. Arsenal players played a key role, with Noni Madueke assisting in a penalty converted by Harry Kane and later contributing to Jude Bellingham's goal. Although Croatia equalized twice, England maintained pressure with a strong performance. Bukayo Saka, initially sidelined due to fitness concerns, was substituted in and assisted Marcus Rashford's goal to seal the match.
- •England leads 4-2 against Croatia in World Cup opener
- •Noni Madueke earns a penalty for Harry Kane
- •Bukayo Saka assists Marcus Rashford's goal
- •Jude Bellingham also scores for England
- •Match took place on June 18, 2026
- 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal boys provide creative spark for England
"Arsenal’s internationals provided the creative spark for England in their opening game of the World Cup, propelling the team to a 4-2 victory.Photo by Michael Steele/Getty ImagesThe big news in the ...
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