2026 World Cup: England: 4 - Croatia: 2
In the first match of Group L of the 2026 World Cup, England defeated Croatia 4-2, starting the tournament with a victory.
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In the first match of Group L of the 2026 World Cup, England and Croatia faced off at AT&T Park in San Francisco, USA. England took a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute with a penalty goal from Harry Kane.
Croatia equalized in the 36th minute with a goal from Martin Baturina. In the 42nd minute, Harry Kane scored with a header to make it 2-1, while in the 45+5th minute, Petar Musa found the back of the net, and the teams went into the locker room tied at 2-2.
Starting the second half quickly, England left the pitch with a 4-2 victory thanks to goals scored by Jude Bellingham in the 47th minute and Marcus Rashford in the 85th minute.
In the second week of Group L, England will face Ghana. Croatia will face off against Panama.