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England beats Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener

Published 18 June 2026

England began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, seizing control of Group L with a dominant second-half performance. Manager Thomas Tuchel’s halftime adjustments proved decisive as his team overcame a 2-2 deadlock to secure the win.

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