England made a flying start to their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas Stadium. The victory avenged their semi-final defeat in the 2022 World Cup.
Match highlights
Harry Kane scored twice, including a retaken penalty after his first effort was saved but ordered to be retaken due to encroachment. Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also found the net for England.
Croatia fought back twice through Martin Baturina and Petar Musa, but England's quality shone through in the end.
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Fan reactions
England fans were in high spirits throughout, celebrating wildly at the stadium and at fan zones around the world. The victory sets a strong tone for the rest of the tournament.
