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England prepares to face Croatia in 2026 World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:19 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

England prepares to face Croatia in 2026 World Cup opener
Summary

England's World Cup campaign begins against Croatia in Dallas on June 14. Manager Thomas Tuchel leads a squad that qualified without defeats while facing questions regarding the starting XI. Jordan Pickford is set to start in goal, with a defensive line likely featuring Reece James and Nico O’Reilly as full-backs, and John Stones and Ezri Konsa in central defense. Bukayo Saka is expected to start on the right wing, while Anthony Gordon and Marcus Rashford compete for the left wing position. Harry Kane leads the attack, fresh off a prolific season at Bayern Munich.

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  • •Match scheduled for June 14 in Dallas
  • •Tuchel aims for a strong start after perfect qualification
  • •Pickford confirmed as starting goalkeeper
  • •Ton of competition for starting positions on the wings
  • •Kane comes in with significant goal-scoring form
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  • 5:19 AMYahoo Sports — How will England line up against Croatia in their 2026 World Cup opener?
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Thomas Tuchel’s side face Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday as their World Cup campaign finally begins

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