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England prepares for World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:08 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

England prepares for World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas

Summary

England is set to begin its World Cup campaign against Croatia in Dallas. This marks the team's first match in the tournament, following a week of World Cup action. The Three Lions face a significant challenge, as Croatia is considered a formidable opponent in Group L. Fans are encouraged to get into the spirit of the competition, highlighted by a promotional video featuring British rapper Stormzy.

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Key Details

•England plays Croatia in their World Cup opener on June 17.
•The match takes place in Dallas.
•This is England's first game of the tournament.
•Croatia is seen as a strong adversary in Group L.
•Stormzy supports England through a promotional video.

Latest Updates

8:08 AMYahoo Sports — 🎥 Get fired up for England's World Cup opener ... with the help of Stormzy

What they're saying

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After almost a week of World Cup football, England are finally ready to make their tournament bow. The Three Lions face old foes Croatia in Dallas in what is, on paper, their toughest Group L assignm...
— Yahoo Sports

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