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England ranks top 10 World Cup goals ahead of Croatia match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

England ranks top 10 World Cup goals ahead of Croatia match

Summary

As England prepares for their World Cup match against Croatia on Wednesday, they reflect on their history in the tournament by ranking their ten best goals. England, who last won the World Cup in 1966 and have scored 104 goals across 74 matches in the competition, highlights memorable strikes, including Geoff Hurst's goal against Romania in 1970 and Kieran Trippier's free kick against Croatia in 2018. The analysis considers the significance of each goal beyond just the technical execution, aiming to celebrate the legacy of England's attacking prowess in World Cups. Fans will be eager to see if the current squad can replicate the success of previous generations.

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By the Numbers

•England's World Cup campaign starts against Croatia on June 21.
•104 goals scored by England in World Cup history.
•Trippier's free kick vs. Croatia is ranked highly.
•Hurst's goal against Romania is noted as a classic.
•Reflection on past goals comes as a morale boost.

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England kickstart their World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday hoping to end 60 years of hurt with a first triumph in the competition since 1966, and they’ve scored a few goals while trying...
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