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England tops Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener behind Kane and Rashford

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:29 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

England tops Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener behind Kane and Rashford

Summary

England started its World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas. Harry Kane led the team with a first-half brace to equal Gary Lineker's record as England's top World Cup scorer. Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also scored to secure the win for England after a 2-2 halftime tie. England will prepare for its next match against Ghana, aiming to build on this strong start.

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By the Numbers

•Harry Kane scored twice to equal Gary Lineker's World Cup record.
•Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also contributed with goals.
•England led 2-2 at halftime before securing a decisive second half.
•Match played in Dallas as part of Group L.
•Next up for England is a match against Ghana.

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10:29 AMYahoo Sports — Thomas Tuchel hails ‘absolute leader’ Harry Kane and reveals turning point for ‘decisive’ Marcus Rashford

What they're saying

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England boss Thomas Tuchel was quick to praise his key players as ‘reliable’ Jude Bellingham and ‘decisive’ Marcus Rashford impressed against Croatia
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