England vs Croatia Match Summary | Group Stage - FIFA World Cup 2026™

England secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia on Wednesday in their opening match of Group L at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Harry Kane opened the scoring for England in the 12th minute from the penalty spot. Martin Baturina equalized for Croatia in the 36th minute. Kane then struck again to put the Three Lions ahead in the 42nd minute. Petar Musa leveled the score for Croatia in first-half stoppage time (45+5). Jude Bellingham restored England's lead in the 47th minute, and Marcus Rashford sealed the win for England in the 85th minute. With this result, England have three points, while Croatia will be looking to secure their first points in their upcoming matches. Ghana will face Panama later in the same group. The match between England and Croatia in the group stage promises high-octane football and fierce competition. This summary showcases the most notable attacks and crucial scoring opportunities, highlighting the players' technical skill and fighting spirit throughout the game.