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FIFA WC 2026: Kane brace helps England overcome Croatia 4-2 in Group L

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Harry Kane Scores Brace as England Beat Croatia 4-2 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener

By IANS News June 18, 2026 • 09:40 AM View: 124

A brace from Harry Kane and second-half goals by Jude Bellingham and substitute Marcus Rashford helped England kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a thrilling 4-2 win over Croatia in Group L here at the Dallas Stadium on Thursday (IST).

A chaotic first half brought four goals, with England twice leading through two Kane strikes and Croatia responding through Martin Baturina and Petar Musa. The Three Lions prevailed thanks to a strong second-half display rewarded by goals at either end of it by Bellingham and Rashford.