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Tuchel inspires England to 4-2 victory over Croatia in World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:15 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Tuchel inspires England to 4-2 victory over Croatia in World Cup opener
Summary

England began their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win against Croatia in Dallas on June 17. Manager Thomas Tuchel delivered a critical half-time message after the teams were tied at 2-2. Harry Kane scored twice, and Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added goals. Following Tuchel's encouragement to increase their tempo, England dominated the second half, with Bellingham scoring just two minutes after the restart. The team will look to build on this performance in their upcoming fixtures.

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By the Numbers
  • •England leads at half-time 2-2 after conceding twice.
  • •Harry Kane scores two goals for England.
  • •Jude Bellingham's goal early in the second half shifts momentum.
  • •Tuchel emphasizes attacking strategy during half-time team talk.
  • •Next match details not specified in current reports.
Latest Updates
  • 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — I tried to encourage them to go for it - Tuchel
  • 11:15 PMBBC Sport — I tried to encourage them to go for it - Tuchel
What they're saying
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England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.

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England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.

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