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England National Team Rout Croatia to Open 2026 World Cup with a Win

Worldcup18 Jun 2026 08:42 GMT+7

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England National Team Rout Croatia to Open 2026 World Cup with a Win

The "Three Lions," England's national team, met their target by defeating Croatia to claim their first 3 points in the 2026 World Cup.

In the first match of Group L in the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday night, 17 Jun 2026 GMT+7, the notable fixture featured England, the "Three Lions," battling Croatia.

The result saw England triumph over Croatia decisively with a 4-2 scoreline, securing their first 3 points as planned.

Goalscorers

1-0 Harry Kane, 12th minute (penalty)

1-1 Martin Baturina, 36th minute

2-1 Harry Kane, 42nd minute

2-2 Petar Musa, 45+5th minute

3-2 Jude Bellingham, 47th minute

4-2 Marcus Rashford, 85th minute

For the upcoming fixtures on 23 Jun 2026 GMT+7, England will face Ghana while Croatia will play against Panama in their respective matches.