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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: 1060

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.

TAGS Harry Kane England Vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 Jude Bellingham Marcus Rashford England Football Team Croatia Football Team World Cup Group L

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