FIFA 2026: England Secure Perfect Start With Croatia Defeat In Opening Game
England got off to a perfect start in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match in Dallas, defeating Croatia 4-1, with Harry Kane scoring a brace. The Three Lions have not lost the FIFA World Cup opening game since 2014, and today's game was tough for both sides. Harry Kane seized the opportunity to extend his goal tally in the World Cup, making him England's highest scorer in the World Cup, and he was influential throughout. Kane opened the scores from a penalty in the first half before Baturina leveled. He retired the lead to England, heading home DeClan Rice's corner, and the Croatian equalised on the stroke of halftime through Musa. Soon after halftime, Jude Bellingham seized a counterattack from Anderson's lob to score the third goal for England. Marcus Rashford sealed the victory with the fourth from Bukayo Saka's through pass, following a fast break. The victory was England's first since they last time they faced Croatia in the FIFA World Cup. They los...
