Bukayo Saka confident ahead of England's World Cup opener against Croatia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:04 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Bukayo Saka expressed confidence in England's potential to win the World Cup during a training session in Kansas City. The winger believes the team's talent and belief have grown from recent experiences in major tournaments. England has faced setbacks in previous finals, but Saka is ready for their opening match against Croatia. England's group also includes Ghana and Panama. Coach Thomas Tuchel has indicated that Saka's fitness will be managed carefully after an Achilles injury.
- •Saka cites team's talent and confidence as key to success.
- •England prepares to face Croatia in their World Cup opener.
- •Team includes Ghana and Panama in Group L.
- •Saka's fitness to be managed after recent injury concerns.
- 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — England ready to take final step at World Cup, says Saka
"Bukayo Saka says England have the "talent, passion and confidence" to finally win the World Cup after a series of agonising near-misses in major tournaments.When I look around in the team I see the talent we have, the passion, the confidence.
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