England Opens 2026 World Cup with 4-2 Win Over Croatia
England secured a 4‑2 victory against Croatia in their World Cup opener, highlighted by Kane's penalty, Bellingham's goal, and Rashford's decisive strike.
Jun 18, 2026
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Croatia Edges Slovenia 2-1 in Friendly Ahead of World Cup Opener
A late goal by substitute Mario Pasalic secured a 2-1 victory for Croatia over Slovenia, with captain Luka Modric opening the scoring. The win comes as the Croatian side prepares for its first World Cup match against England in Dallas on June 17.
Jun 8, 2026