Harry Kane scores twice as England leads Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
England secured a strong start in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas. Harry Kane netted two goals, bringing his World Cup total to ten, matching Gary Lineker’s record. Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also contributed to the scoreline, with Bellingham's goal illustrating a shift in England's gameplay after a rocky first half. The second half saw England dominate, capitalizing on Croatia’s defensive mistakes. Both teams face crucial upcoming matches to secure progression in the tournament.
- •Harry Kane equals Gary Lineker's World Cup goals record with two in the match.
- •Jude Bellingham's goal sparked a second-half surge for England.
- •England's performance improved significantly after a complicated first half.
- •Marcus Rashford contributed to the score after coming off the bench.
- •The match took place in Dallas on June 17, 2026.
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — The tactical change Thomas Tuchel made that inspired England to beat Croatia
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — The England change that dispatched Croatia to fulfil Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup promise
"England’s World Cup journey began with a convincing 4-2 victory against Croatia and it was all because of Thomas Tuchel. A Harry Kane brace, Jude Bellingham strike and Marcus Rashford goal ensured it was a winning start for the Three Lions, who have set themselves up well for the rest of the tournament.
"England 4-2 Croatia: Harry Kane’s double and goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford proved enough to secure a winning start in Dallas
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 11:17 PMThe tactical change Thomas Tuchel made that inspired England to beat Croatia
England’s World Cup journey began with a convincing 4-2 victory against Croatia and it was all because of Thomas Tuchel. A Harry Kane brace, Jude Bellingham strike and Marcus Rashford goal ensured it was a winning start for the Three Lions, who have set themselves up well for the rest of the tournament.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 10:30 PMThe England change that dispatched Croatia to fulfil Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup promise
England 4-2 Croatia: Harry Kane’s double and goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford proved enough to secure a winning start in Dallas
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