‘Best football I’ve seen’: $213m debate over as England fire huge World Cup warning
England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opening match in Texas, with Harry Kane scoring twice. The victory marks a strong start for Thomas Tuchel's side in the tournament.
Why it matters
The match serves as a significant indicator of England's competitive standing and tactical direction under new management in a major global sporting event.
FOOTBALL WORLD-CUP ‘Best football I’ve seen’: $213m debate over as England fire huge World Cup warning England put 4 past Croatia in Dallas | 01:27 AFP with Fox Sports from Afp June 18th, 2026 11:15 am Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas.
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