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Harry Kane scores twice as England leads Croatia 4-2 at World Cup

Associated Press • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:05 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Harry Kane scores twice as England leads Croatia 4-2 at World Cup
Summary

Harry Kane scored two goals as England defeated Croatia 4-2 during their opening match in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas. Kane started with a penalty following a foul by Croatia's Luka Modric, but Croatia's Martin Baturina equalized. Kane then restored England's lead before Petar Musa leveled again, ending a chaotic first half. Jude Bellingham put England ahead early in the second half, followed by a late goal from Marcus Rashford to seal the victory. England next faces Ghana on June 20, while Croatia looks for points against Panama.

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By the Numbers
  • •England scores four goals against Croatia in World Cup group stage.
  • •Harry Kane ties Gary Lineker as England's all-time World Cup goalscorer.
  • •Petar Musa and Martin Baturina contributed goals for Croatia.
  • •England's next match is against Ghana on June 20.
  • •Croatia will face Panama in their next group match.
Latest Updates
  • 4:04 AMAssociated Press — Harry Kane ties England’s record for World Cup goals in 4-2 win over Croatia - AP News
  • 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Harry Kane ties England’s record for World Cup goals in 4-2 win over Croatia
  • 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — England v Croatia: Kane Equals Lineker's Record as Three Lions Overpower Croatia in Dallas Thriller
  • 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Kane ties Lineker’s record with first-half brace in England’s win over Croatia
  • 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — England 4-2 Croatia: Kane first-half double puts Three Lions on course for win
  • 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Harry Kane notches record-tying brace, then England scores twice more in thrilling win over Croatia
What they're saying
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Tuchel’s Halftime Words Spark Dominant England Display After Four-Goal First Half Harry Kane equalled Gary Lineker’s all-time England record of 10 World Cup goals as the Three Lions overcame a chaotic first half to beat Croatia 4-2 in a thrilling Group L opener under the retractable roof at Dallas Stadium. Kane’s brace, combined with second-half…

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Harry Kane scored twice to equal the English record for World Cup goals, Jude Bellingham added another two minutes into the second half and England beat Croatia 4-2. Martin Baturina and Petar Musa answered each of Kane’s first-half goals in a rematch of the 2…

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England started their 2026 World Cup campaign in style as Thomas Tuchel’s side beat Croatia 4-2. FC Bayern’s Harry Kane added two more goals to his collection as he has now tied Gary Lineker as En...

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