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Bellingham likely to start for England in World Cup opener against Croatia

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Bellingham likely to start for England in World Cup opener against Croatia

Summary

Jude Bellingham is expected to start in England's number 10 role for their World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas on June 17 at 21:00 BST. Recent speculation suggested potential competition for the position from Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. England manager Thomas Tuchel is likely to select Bellingham alongside Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson in midfield.

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Key Details

•Bellingham has scored six goals in 48 appearances for England.
•England faces Croatia in their Group L opener.
•Match scheduled for June 17 at 21:00 BST in Dallas.
•Tuchel likely to field Rice and Anderson alongside Bellingham.

Latest Updates

7:55 PMYahoo Sports — Bellingham starts as Tuchel names England XI vs Croatia
4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Bellingham set to start for England against Croatia
4:30 PMBBC Sport — Bellingham set to start for England against Croatia

What they're saying

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Jude Bellingham starts as Thomas Tuchel confirms the starting XI for England’s World Cup opener against Croatia.The Group L tie kicks off at Dallas Stadium in Arlington at 21:00 BST. Harry Kane lead...
— Yahoo Sports