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Declan Rice leaves England's World Cup match with injury concern

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:33 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Declan Rice leaves England's World Cup match with injury concern
Summary

Declan Rice left the field during England's 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening World Cup match on June 17, 2026. He experienced discomfort in his right leg during the second half, prompting manager Thomas Tuchel to replace him with Morgan Rogers. Tuchel stated that Rice's injury is not serious, as he pointed to discomfort in his lower back and upper hamstring. England's attacking performance included two goals from Harry Kane, alongside efforts from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford. Rice contributed significantly to the win with strong set-pieces, particularly assisting Kane's first goal. England's next match is against Ghana on June 21.

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  • •Rice left the match due to discomfort in his right leg.
  • •England won their opening World Cup match 4-2 against Croatia.
  • •Harry Kane scored twice, with Bellingham and Rashford adding goals.
  • •Tuchel expressed confidence that Rice's injury is not serious.
  • •England's next match is against Ghana in Boston on June 21.
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  • 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Thomas Tuchel gives Declan Rice injury update after England’s World Cup win over Croatia
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The Arsenal midfielder left the field after feeling ‘discomfort’ during the second half of England’s opening World Cup win

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