England beat Croatia 4-2 as Kane scores twice
England secured a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening World Cup match. Harry Kane scored twice, equaling the national World Cup scoring record, with additional goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford.
Why it matters
This match is a significant early development in the 2026 World Cup, impacting the standings in Group L.
England got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start as they beat Croatia 4-2 on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) thanks to two goals from captain Harry Kane and one apiece from Jude Bellingham and substitute Marcus Rashford.
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