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Ewan Ross-Murray

England vs. Croatia—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

England and Croatia renew their recent rivalry when beginning their 2026 World Cup campaigns at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

The nations have locked horns four times over the past eight years, beginning with the 2018 World Cup semifinal. Croatia triumphed on that occasion before losing to France in the final, but England is unbeaten in the last three duels. A hard-fought 1–0 win for the Three Lions at Euro 2020 was the most recent battle.

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