England faces Croatia in World Cup opener on June 17
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:37 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
England kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. The match is set for 4 PM ET, with England looking to start strong under coach Thomas Tuchel. Despite having impressive attacking options, defensive concerns remain for the Three Lions. Croatia, captained by Luka Modric, aims to upset England after previously defeating them in the 2018 World Cup semifinals. Both teams have solid lineups, making this an anticipated clash as they seek a positive start in the tournament.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for June 17 at 4 PM ET.
- •Match will be played at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
- •England is one of the tournament favorites.
- •Luka Modric leads Croatia's lineup.
- •Both teams aim for a positive start in the World Cup.
- 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch England vs Croatia live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction
"Can the Three Lions get their World Cup off to a flying start?
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