England and Croatia line-ups confirmed for World Cup clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
England is set to begin its 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia at 21:00 BST. Manager Thomas Tuchel's squad will compete without Bukayo Saka, while Croatia’s lineup features several Serie A players, including Luka Modric. The Croatia midfield consists entirely of Serie A representatives. England’s lineup includes players such as Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, with Djed Spence listed among the substitutes.
- •Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 BST.
- •England lacks Bukayo Saka in their starting XI.
- •Croatia features an all-Serie A midfield.
- •Modric leads Croatia against England.
- •Djed Spence named among England substitutes.
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: England vs. Croatia line-ups – Modric and three other Serie A stars
"Thomas Tuchel will have to do without Bukayo Saka as England open their 2026 World Cup campaign against a Croatia side that will be led by Milan star Luka Modric, Inter’s Petar Sucic and an entire m...
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