England banish embarrassing 24-year World Cup curse with statement win vs Croatia
England secured a 4-2 victory over Croatia in the 2026 World Cup, marking their first win against a top-15 ranked opponent in over two decades. The performance has established the team as a serious contender for the tournament title.
Why it matters
This win breaks a long-standing psychological and performance barrier for the English national team in major international tournaments.
England made a statement to the other 47 nations at the 2026 World Cup with their 4-2 victory over Croatia.
The article is a standard sports report focusing on match statistics and historical context.
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