England displays its power and defeats Croatia 4-2

England began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a decisive 4-2 victory over Croatia, led by a brace from captain Harry Kane. The Bayern Munich striker's two goals, a penalty in the 12th minute and a header in the 42nd, brought his World Cup total to 10, matching Gary Lineker's record for the Three Lions. Croatia responded to both of Kane's goals, with Martin Baturina scoring in the 36th minute and Petar Musa finding the net in first-half stoppage time. However, England regained the lead in the 47th minute when Jude Bellingham converted a pass from Elliot Anderson. Marcus Rashford sealed the win in the 85th minute. The match, held at the Dallas Cowboys stadium in Arlington, Texas, showcased England's strong attacking power. Only the inspiration of Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic prevented a wider margin of victory for England. The English team, managed by Thomas Tuchel, also faced challenges in controlling the midfield against Croatia and experienced difficulties when their opponent entered the penalty area. England and Croatia are in Group L, which also includes Ghana and Panama, who were scheduled to play each other on the same day. The article also lists the starting lineups and substitutions for both teams.

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With a brace from his captain, Harry Kane, England beat Croatia 4-2 this Wednesday in their debut in Group L of the 2026 World Cup.