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England vs Croatia LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and reaction

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Celebration: Harry Kane scored twice as England beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener in Dallas - (Getty)

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England are off to an emphatic winning start at the 2026 World Cup. The Three Lions produced a superb second-half display in Dallas on Wednesday to brush aside Croatia 4-2 and make an early statement in Group L. Harry Kane put Thomas Tuchel’s side ahead after only 12 minutes, firing in a penalty after a retake was ordered following his initial miss, with goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic off his line and Josko Gvardiol also encroaching into the box.

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