England and Croatia prepare for pivotal World Cup 2026 opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
England faces Croatia in their opening match of Group L at the 2026 World Cup, set to take place today. Both teams are seen as favorites to advance to the knockout stage due to their strong squads. Key players include Jude Bellingham for England and Luka Modrić for Croatia. However, England will miss key players such as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Morgan Gibbs-White due to injuries. This clash also revives memories of their 2018 semi-final encounter.
- •Group L match between England and Croatia underway today.
- •England features players like Jude Bellingham, missing key absences.
- •Croatia relies on Luka Modrić to guide their midfield.
- •Match revives the rivalry from the 2018 World Cup semi-final.
- •Both teams are favorites to progress to the next round.
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"Group L of the 2026 World Cup promises to be a real powder keg. With European giants hungry for glory, the frantic pace of African football, and the grit of Concacaf, every match will be a tactical an...
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