Croatia Opens World Cup With Loss
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Croatia began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-2 loss to England in Dallas. Coach Zlatko Dalić cited key tactical errors and defensive lapses as reasons for the defeat. The match was part of the group stage openers, which also featured other prominent teams.
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