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Tuchel warns England to respect Croatia's midfield ahead of World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:15 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Tuchel warns England to respect Croatia's midfield ahead of World Cup opener

Summary

England prepares to face Croatia in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Dallas. Thomas Tuchel has cautioned his team to be mindful of the Croatian midfield, highlighting the experience of players like Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic. Croatia has a strong World Cup track record, having reached the semi-finals in the last two tournaments. Tuchel expressed confidence in England's ability to adapt their strategy against a traditionally strong opponent. The match is set to kick off this evening.

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By the Numbers

•Match takes place this evening at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Dallas.
•Tuchel emphasizes need to respect Croatia's experienced midfield.
•Croatia reached the semi-finals in the last two World Cups.
•Tuchel aims to be the first foreign manager to win the World Cup with England.
•England and Croatia have a recent history of competitive matches.

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9:15 AMYahoo Sports — “England must ‘respect the heartbeat’ of Croatia’s midfield,” warns Tuchel ahead of World Cup opener

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Thomas Tuchel has warned England to be wary of Croatia's midfield as the teams prepare to meet at the 2026 World Cup.England open their World Cup campaign against Croatia at the AT&T Stadium, in Arlin...
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