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England vs Croatia (2026-06-17T20:00:00.000Z)

FIFA World Cup Round 1
  • Dallas Stadium
  • Clément Turpin
4 - 2Full time

England vs Croatia (2026-06-17T20:00:00.000Z)


Match review

England 4-2 Croatia: Kane brace helps inspire impressive World Cup start

England were twice pegged back by Croatia, but goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford gave them a winning start at the World Cup.


Momentum

    Top stats

    Ball possession
    52%
    48%
  • 3.20
    Expected goals (xG)
    0.70
  • 22
    Total shots
    10
  • 37
    Touches in opposition box
    16

Events

Missed penalty - to be retaken
Harry Kane
10‎’‎
Harry Kane (1 - 0)Penalty
12‎’‎
36‎’‎
42‎’‎
+5 minutes added
45‎’‎+5
+6 minutes added
7.1

England

4-2-3-1

6.6

Croatia

3-4-2-1
7.1
England
4-2-3-1
6.4
1Pickford
6.6
Croatia
3-4-2-1

Coach

Coach

Substitutes

Team form


    Top stats

    Ball possession
    52%
    48%
  • 3.20
    Expected goals (xG)
    0.70
  • 22
    Total shots
    10
  • 37
    Touches in opposition box
    16

Player of the Match

Harry Kane
England
9.0

Events

Missed penalty - to be retaken
10‎’‎
Harry Kane (1 - 0)Penalty
12‎’‎
42‎’‎
+5 minutes added
45‎’‎+5
+6 minutes added

About the match

    England faces Croatia at Dallas Stadium on Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 20:00 UTC. This match is part of the World Cup Grp. L. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how England and Croatia have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the England vs Croatia live score with a full set of match features, including:

  • Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.

  • Real-time extensive stats powered by Opta: Possession, shots, corners, big chances created, xG, momentum, and shot maps.

  • The lineups are:
    England (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford - Reece James, Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Nico O'Reilly - Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice - Noni Madueke, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon - Harry Kane.
    Croatia (3-4-2-1): Dominik Livakovic - Josip Sutalo, Luka Vuskovic, Josko Gvardiol - Josip Stanisic, Luka Modric, Mario Pasalic, Ivan Perisic - Petar Sucic, Martin Baturina - Petar Musa.

  • Injury and suspension information are provided on FotMob ahead of every match, giving you the latest team news before lineups are announced.

  • Team form & Head-to-head history: Compare recent results and see how England and Croatia have performed against each other. The current head to head record for the teams are England 3 win(s), Croatia 1 win(s), and 1 draw(s).

  • TV and streaming info: Find out where to watch the match.

  • Live standings: Follow league tables and tournament info in real time.

  • Live odds & insights: Track match favorites and before, during and post match.

  • Commentary & ticker: Rich text commentary for major matches to follow the action even if you can't watch.

  • All of these features make FotMob the best way to follow England vs Croatia, whether you're checking the scores or diving into detailed stats. FotMob also covers every team and competition worldwide, with fixtures, results, and squad info available on team pages.

    FotMob is available on the web and as a free app for iOS and Android. Install the app to get notifications, live scores, and full match coverage so you never miss a moment.

Dallas StadiumArlington, Texas, United States
Capacity108,713
Attendance70,389
65%
SurfaceGrass
Weather conditions
33°C
  • Clément Turpin

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Dallas StadiumArlington, Texas, United States
Capacity108,713
Attendance70,389
65%
SurfaceGrass
Weather conditions
33°C

About the match

    England faces Croatia at Dallas Stadium on Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 20:00 UTC. This match is part of the World Cup Grp. L. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how England and Croatia have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the England vs Croatia live score with a full set of match features, including:

  • Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.

  • Real-time extensive stats powered by Opta: Possession, shots, corners, big chances created, xG, momentum, and shot maps.

  • The lineups are:
    England (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford - Reece James, Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Nico O'Reilly - Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice - Noni Madueke, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon - Harry Kane.
    Croatia (3-4-2-1): Dominik Livakovic - Josip Sutalo, Luka Vuskovic, Josko Gvardiol - Josip Stanisic, Luka Modric, Mario Pasalic, Ivan Perisic - Petar Sucic, Martin Baturina - Petar Musa.

  • Injury and suspension information are provided on FotMob ahead of every match, giving you the latest team news before lineups are announced.

  • Team form & Head-to-head history: Compare recent results and see how England and Croatia have performed against each other. The current head to head record for the teams are England 3 win(s), Croatia 1 win(s), and 1 draw(s).

  • TV and streaming info: Find out where to watch the match.

  • Live standings: Follow league tables and tournament info in real time.

  • Live odds & insights: Track match favorites and before, during and post match.

  • Commentary & ticker: Rich text commentary for major matches to follow the action even if you can't watch.

  • All of these features make FotMob the best way to follow England vs Croatia, whether you're checking the scores or diving into detailed stats. FotMob also covers every team and competition worldwide, with fixtures, results, and squad info available on team pages.

    FotMob is available on the web and as a free app for iOS and Android. Install the app to get notifications, live scores, and full match coverage so you never miss a moment.

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