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England faces Croatia in World Cup opener as Ronaldo makes history

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:10 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

England faces Croatia in World Cup opener as Ronaldo makes history

Summary

England begins its World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The team aims to secure its first trophy in 60 years. Concurrently, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to appear in his sixth World Cup, equaling Lionel Messi's record. Ronaldo will captain Portugal against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston. Earlier, Messi marked his 200th international appearance with a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-1 win over France.

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By the Numbers

•England opens World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17.
•Cristiano Ronaldo plays in a record-equalling sixth World Cup.
•Portugal faces the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston.
•Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's victory over France.
•England's last World Cup win was in 1966.

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8:10 AMYahoo Sports — England enter World Cup fray as Ronaldo makes history

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England begin their bid to end a 60-year wait for a trophy when they take on Croatia in their World Cup opener on Wednesday while Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record-equalling sixth tournament.In other games on Wednesday, Ghana face Panama in Toronto in England's Group L before first-time qualifiers Uzbekistan tackle Colombia at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City in Group K. - Messi magic - On an extraordinary day Tuesday, Messi started his 200th international appearance by claiming a pi
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