Jude Bellingham scores as England leads Croatia in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Jude Bellingham scored in the second half, helping England to a 4-2 lead over Croatia in their World Cup opener on June 17. Harry Kane netted two goals before halftime, but the teams were level at the break. Bellingham’s contribution was key in re-establishing England’s advantage. Captain Kane highlighted manager Thomas Tuchel's halftime advice as pivotal in turning the match around, with Bellingham emphasizing the team's intensity after the restart.
- •Bellingham scores England's third goal in the match.
- •Kane scores two goals before halftime.
- •England and Croatia were tied at the break.
- •England's second-half performance was highlighted by intensity.
- •Kane praised Tuchel's tactical adjustments at halftime.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — ‘We hit the mark today’ – Jude Bellingham after helping England to opening World Cup win
"Jude Bellingham says England set the standard for future performances in the second half of their win over Croatia.Bellingham scored the third of his side’s four goals, after Harry Kane netted a fir...
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