Rashford scores as England edges Croatia in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:40 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
England secured a 4-2 victory over Croatia on June 18 at Dallas Stadium. Marcus Rashford, coming off the bench, scored in the 85th minute to seal England's win in their first match of the 2026 tournament. This goal marked Rashford's fourth career World Cup goal, matching legends Michael Owen and Bobby Charlton. The match featured multiple lead changes, with Croatia having equalized twice before Jude Bellingham's goal restored England's advantage early in the second half. Manager Thomas Tuchel emphasized the importance of Rashford maintaining his competitive edge following his impactful performance.
- •England opens 2026 World Cup with a 4-2 win over Croatia.
- •Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score late.
- •Harry Kane scored two goals for England before halftime.
- •England leads the group with three points after the match.
- •Rashford's goal tied him with Owen and Charlton in World Cup history.
- 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Tuchel urges Rashford to remain ‘hungry’ after England goal
"Thomas Tuchel has said he wants Marcus Rashford to remain hungry after scoring in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia.Rashford came off the bench to seal England’s success at Dallas Stadium, as the Thr...
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