Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:23am on 18 Jun 2026,Thursday Sports
England began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas. Captain Harry Kane scored twice, including a retaken penalty, to equal Gary Lineker's England World Cup record of 10 goals. Jude Bellingham produced a standout display and restored England's lead shortly after halftime with a powerful run and finish. Marcus Rashford sealed the win late in the match. While England impressed with their attacking football under coach Thomas Tuchel, defensive mistakes allowed Croatia to stay in the contest. The victory gives England a strong start in their quest for World Cup glory.
