Harry Kane scores twice as England leads Croatia 4-2 at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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…
"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...
"Harry Kane scored twice in England’s 4-2 win against Croatia in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, moving level with Gary Lineker as the Three Lions’ all-time top goalscorer in the tournament.The...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 11:26 PMEngland v Croatia: Kane Equals Lineker's Record as Three Lions Overpower Croatia in Dallas Thriller
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…
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 10:21 PMWorld Cup: Kane ties Lineker’s record with first-half brace in England’s win over Croatia
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...
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 10:05 PMEngland 4-2 Croatia: Kane first-half double puts Three Lions on course for win
Harry Kane scored twice in England’s 4-2 win against Croatia in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, moving level with Gary Lineker as the Three Lions’ all-time top goalscorer in the tournament.The...
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 10:02 PMWorld Cup 2026: Harry Kane notches record-tying brace, then England scores twice more in thrilling win over Croatia
With Kane's two goals, he's tied Gary Lineker as the Three Lions' all-time leading goal scorer at the World Cup.
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