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Thrilling Opener: England Edge Croatia 4-2 in World Cup 2026 Debut

Thrilling Opener: England Edge Croatia 4-2 in World Cup 2026 Debut

England kicked off their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas. Harry Kane’s brace in the first half was matched by strikes from Martin Baturina and Petar Musa, keeping the contest alive. Jude Bellingham restored England’s lead early in the second half, and Marcus Rashford wrapped up the win with an emphatic finish in the 85th minute. Despite an early penalty miss, England showed composure to claim all three points.

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mel

Do you think Kane's first-half brace or Bellingham's second-half strike defined England's victory in Dallas?

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emeka

Absolutely, Kane's first-half brace gave England confidence and momentum right from the whistle.

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jayjay

Scoring four is impressive, but conceding twice to Croatia shows England's defense still needs serious work.

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isaac

I'm not sold on calling it thrilling when England trailed early and only recovered after Croatia eased off pressure.

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hala

Next up, England must focus on defensive shape and transition speed if they want to maintain momentum in this tournament.

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