England edges Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener at Dallas Stadium
Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:23 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
England triumphed 4-2 over Croatia in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup at Dallas Stadium. Captain Harry Kane scored two goals, and Noni Madueke had a standout performance. The team scored twice in each half, but defensive issues raised concerns, allowing Croatia to equalize twice in the first half. England will look to improve defensively in their next Group L match against Ghana.
- •Harry Kane scored two goals for England.
- •Noni Madueke delivered an impressive performance in attack.
- •England scored twice in each half to secure the win.
- •Croatia equalized twice before England pulled ahead again.
- •Next match is against Ghana in the Group L stage.
"England opened their 2026 World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Croatia at the Dallas Stadium.
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