Harry Kane leads England, Croatia defeated 4-2

Good first for England ai World Cup 2026. The selection of Tuchel beat her Croatia with a pyrotechnic 4-2 on the opening day of group L. Crackling first half with the Three Lions taking the lead twice Harry Kane (12′ and 42′) and caught twice, first by Como midfielder Baturina (36′) and then by Musa (45+5′). At the start of the second half Bellingham brings forward his and Rashford closes the score at the end for the 4-2 which puts Tuchel’s eleven at the top of the group with three points.

Next day, England will face Ghana (23 June, 10pm), while Croatia will face Panama (24 June, 1am).

Start of the race

Low pace at the start of the game. England have control of the game, but do not create any danger from Livakovic’s side. The match ends in the 10th minute with Modric sending Madueke to the ground in the area and giving the Three Lions the chance to go forward from the spot.

The first advantage

From eleven meters it presents itself Kanewho is hypnotized by Livakovic, but Turpin has the penalty retaken due to an early movement by the Croatian goalkeeper. Kane does not tremble and puts England ahead in the 12th minute.

Back and forth

The teams get longer and the Croatia he risks several times on the counterattack, but finds the equalizer in the 36th minute with a great right-footed shot from Como midfielder Baturina. The 1-1 score lasted just over five minutes: from Rice’s corner Kane made it 2-1 in the 42nd minute.

First half final

In injury time another flash from Dalic’s men, who catch England again in the 50th minute with Musa’s finish.

Decisive shot

The team leaving the locker rooms Tuchel finds the advantage for the third time with an overbearing percussion of Bellingham who made it 3-2 in the 47th minute. The pace drops drastically and the English eleven takes control, seeking the double advantage without insistence.

Closing of the match

Croatia in physical difficulty and no longer able to press with the intensity of the first half. In the finale Rashford scores the safety 4-2 on the counterattack and gives England the three points.