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Marcus Rashford scores as England faces Croatia, fans question Barcelona's decision

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:54 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Marcus Rashford scores as England faces Croatia, fans question Barcelona's decision

Summary

In England's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Croatia, Marcus Rashford scored after coming off the bench, despite Anthony Gordon starting the match. Gordon struggled and was substituted after a difficult outing. This has prompted fans to criticize FC Barcelona's choice to prioritize Gordon over Rashford, who had a successful loan spell at Barcelona last season. The reactions on social media have reignited discussions regarding Barcelona's summer transfer strategy.

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By the Numbers

•Rashford scored shortly after being substituted in the second half.
•Gordon started for England but had a challenging performance before being replaced.
•Barcelona opted for Gordon despite Rashford's strong loan season.
•Fans are revisiting the decision to focus on Gordon over Rashford on social media.
•Rashford had 14 goals and 11 assists in 49 appearances for Barcelona last season.

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6:54 AMYahoo Sports — Fans roast FC Barcelona after Marcus Rashford outperforms €70 million Anthony Gordon

What they're saying

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Marcus Rashford needed less than 20 minutes to give Barcelona fans something to think about after England’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England manager Thomas Tuchel named Anthony Gordon in his starting lineup against Croatia, with the Barcelona winger getting the nod ahead of Rashford.
— Yahoo Sports

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