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Harry Kane scores twice as England defeats Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:46 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Harry Kane scores twice as England defeats Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
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Harry Kane helped England secure a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their World Cup opener on June 18, 2026. Kane’s two goals allowed him to equal Gary Lineker’s record of 10 World Cup goals for England. Kane acknowledged the competitive push from rivals Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, who also scored twice in their respective matches. Following his record-breaking season for Bayern Munich, Kane expressed confidence in his form as the World Cup progresses.

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  • •Kane equals Lineker's record with his two goals.
  • •England leads their World Cup group following the victory.
  • •Mbappe and Haaland each scored twice in their openers.
  • •Kane scored 61 goals for Bayern Munich this season.
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  • 9:46 AMYahoo Sports — Harry Kane says Golden Boot rivals Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland gave him ‘push’ in World Cup opener
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The England captain equalled Gary Lineker’s record of 10 World Cup goals for the side as they beat Croatia 4-2

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