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England fan praises US stadiums after World Cup win over Croatia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 8:30 AM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

England fan praises US stadiums after World Cup win over Croatia

Summary

England supporters have embraced American culture during the 2026 World Cup. The Three Lions began their tournament with a 4-2 victory against Croatia held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. One English fan remarked that they owe an apology to Americans for the superior facilities in the U.S., comparing AT&T Stadium's impressive capacity to England's Wembley Stadium. After Texas, England will face Ghana at Boston Stadium on June 27, with their next match scheduled at New York New Jersey Stadium.

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By the Numbers

•England defeats Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener.
•Fan praises US stadiums for their size and quality.
•England's next match is against Ghana in Boston on June 27.
•AT&T Stadium has a larger capacity than Wembley Stadium.

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8:30 AMYahoo Sports — English soccer fan admits ‘we owe apologies to America’ after seeing stadiums at World Cup

What they're saying

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Supporters of the England national football team have firmly immersed themselves in the culture of the USA during the 2026 World Cup. The Three Lions kicked off their tournament with a 4-2 win over Croatia last week, with that match taking place in Arlington, Texas.
— Yahoo Sports

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