Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:38pm on 17 Jun 2026,Wednesday Sports
England are set to begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia in Dallas. Manager Thomas Tuchel said the team is ready for the challenge. Ahead of the match, England faced an unexpected setback when training equipment and personal items were stolen during transit in the United States. Local police recovered the items and charged two men in connection with the theft. Captain Harry Kane will lead England as they aim for a strong start. Meanwhile, Scotland's Ryan Christie said his team could be one of the tournament's surprise packages after their 1-0 win over Haiti. (PC: AFP)
