England scores four against Croatia in World Cup opener
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:36 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
England secured a strong start to their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia on June 17 at Dallas Stadium. Harry Kane scored two goals in the first half, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added to the score in the second half. Despite Croatia equalizing twice, England dominated offensively, finishing with 22 shots. Next up for England is a match against Ghana in Group L on June 20.
- •Harry Kane scored twice for England in the first half.
- •Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added goals in the second half.
- •England remains top of Group L after this win.
- •The match featured 22 shot attempts from England.
- •England will face Ghana next on June 20.
"An electric second half ensured England made a winning start to their World Cup campaign, with Thomas Tuchel's side showing their attacking excellence in a 4-2 victory over Croatia.
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