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Romelu Lukaku returns to Belgium score sheet in win over Croatia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:36 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Romelu Lukaku returns to Belgium score sheet in win over Croatia
Summary

Romelu Lukaku scored in the 96th minute during Belgium's 2-0 victory over Croatia in a World Cup friendly on June 2 in Rijeka. Lukaku, who made his first appearance for the national team in over a year due to injury, earlier saw Belgium take the lead with a goal from Youri Tielemans in the 38th minute. Croatia, featuring captain Luka Modric in a protective mask, will host Slovenia next as part of their World Cup preparations. Belgium's next match is against Tunisia on June 4 ahead of their opener against Egypt on June 15.

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  • •Lukaku scores his 90th international goal against Croatia.
  • •Belgium leads 1-0 at halftime following a goal by Tielemans.
  • •Croatia hits the bar but can't find the equalizer.
  • •Belgium's next match is against Tunisia on June 4.
  • •Croatia will face Slovenia on June 4.
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  • 6:36 PMYahoo Sports — Lukaku makes Belgium return with goal in win over Croatia
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Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku scored on his first international appearance in more than a year as Belgium beat Croatia 2-0 on Tuesday in Rijeka in a World Cup friendly.Croatia, World Cup semi-finalists in 2022, and a strong side including captain Luka Modric wearing a mask due to injury, end their own World Cup preparations by hosting Slovenia on Sunday.

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