More than 14 million viewers tune in to watch England defeat Croatia The audience peaked at 15.4 million. Evening Standard · Jun 18
Who will England play in the World Cup Round of 16? And what is their potential route to the final? England have topped Group L to make it into the knockout stage of the World Cup FourFourTwo · Jun 18
Major UK pub chain hits fans with £5 charge for World Cup bookings England and Scotland fans must pay a deposit that's usually reserved for Christmas Day FourFourTwo · Jun 18
Harry Kane shines for England as Portugal's Ronaldo misfires The Three Lions began their World Cup campaign with an upbeat win against Croatia. Thomas Tuchel's tactics saw them get ahead and win 4-2 after the two sides were level at halftime. Meanwhile Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in the latest upset of a team… France 24 · Jun 18
England’s captain fantastic: Harry Kane praised for a ‘complete performance’ against Croatia The Bayern Munich striker scored twice as the Three Lions beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup group L opening fixture. Euronews · Jun 18
Gary Lineker hails Harry Kane as ‘greatest English striker we’ve ever had’ after equalling World Cup record Kane equalled Lineker’s England World Cup goals record of 10 with his brace against Croatia in Dallas The Independent UK · Jun 18
England have a new exciting way under Thomas Tuchel but two problems remain WORLD CUP 2026: After Jude Bellingham’s stunning goal, England were sensational and took risks unseen for years but, as Miguel Delaney writes in Dallas, two glaring issues remain heading to Boston against Ghana The Independent UK · Jun 18
Thomas Tuchel hails ‘absolute leader’ Harry Kane and reveals turning point for ‘decisive’ Marcus Rashford England boss Thomas Tuchel was quick to praise his key players as ‘reliable’ Jude Bellingham and ‘decisive’ Marcus Rashford impressed against Croatia The Independent UK · Jun 18
Harry Kane issues injury update after England captain spotted with calf strapping Three Lions skipper was spotted clutching his calf during 4-2 win over Croatia Evening Standard · Jun 18
Thomas Tuchel Removes the Handbrake As England Look to Unleash Talent The performance wasn’t without its faults, but England showed more endeavor and bravery than most Three Lions fans are used to in the win over Croatia. Sports Illustrated · Jun 18
Harry Kane says Golden Boot rivals Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland gave him ‘push’ in World Cup opener The England captain equalled Gary Lineker’s record of 10 World Cup goals for the side as they beat Croatia 4-2 The Independent UK · Jun 18
How England can qualify for World Cup 2026 knockout phase after beating Croatia Three Lions could also confirm top spot in Group L with a game to spare Evening Standard · Jun 18
‘What’s the worst that can happen?’: Harry Kane reveals Thomas Tuchel’s half-time rallying cry in England’s Croatia win Harry Kane has revealed what England manager Thomas Tuchel said in the half time pep talk against Croatia. The Independent UK · Jun 18
Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic issues England verdict after 'disastrous' World Cup defeat Croatia boss has analysed his side’s defeat to England in World Cup opener Evening Standard · Jun 18
The Independent UK · Jun 18 Jude Bellingham says ‘chip on my shoulder’ fuelled star turn in England’s World Cup win over Croatia Jude Bellingham said it was ‘nice to remind people what I’m about’ after he faced criticism in the build-up to this summer’s World Cup
The Independent UK · Jun 18 World Cup security fears as fans ‘storm stadium without valid tickets’ for England vs Croatia match IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 18 Inside the England dressing room and Thomas Tuchel’s team-talk that sparked World Cup win over Croatia England produced an impressive second-half display to blow away Group L rivals Croatia
The Independent UK · Jun 18 Fifa responds to reports of fans getting into England v Croatia without a ticket Reports said scores of fans had breached security and entered AT&T Stadium without any sort of check
France 24 · Jun 18 World Cup 2026: England outshine Croatia in thriller, Portugal held to draw England made a winning start to their World Cup campaign as they overpowered Croatia in a thriller in Dallas (4-2). Harry Kane scored twice, bringing him level with Gary Lineker on 10 World Cup goals.
The Independent UK · Jun 18 World Cup 2026 results: England thrash Croatia as Harry Kane makes history England began their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia, featuring two goals from Harry Kane, who equalled Gary Lineker's World Cup scoring record. Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also found the net for England in their winning start against Croatia. Portugal drew 1-1 with Democratic Republic of…
FourFourTwo · Jun 18 World Cup day seven highlights: Harry Kane helps England to a winning start, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are held by DR Congo and Ghana leave it late to beat Panama England got off to a winning start with an impressive attacking display against Croatia but Portugal were held to a draw
Euronews · Jun 18 Ronaldo fails to score in disappointing Portugal opener as England dismantle Croatia in 4-2 win Ronaldo, who matches Messi in a record sixth World Cup appearance, failed to become the first player to score in six different tournaments in his nation’s opening fixture against DR Congo.
The Independent UK · Jun 18 From Tuchel’s outcast to England’s kingpin, how Jude Bellingham silenced his critics at the World Cup Nine months ago, Thomas Tuchel left out Bellingham and the 22-year-old came under severe criticism. Now he is in the midst of the greatest individual World Cup by an Englishman since 1966
The Economic Times · Jun 18 FIFA World Cup 2026: Harry Kane is the star as England beat Croatia 4-2 England kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia. Harry Kane was instrumental, scoring twice, including a retaken penalty, to lead England's charge. Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also contributed goals, securing a strong opening win for Thomas Tuchel's side.
The Economic Times · Jun 18 FIFA World Cup 2026: Who won yesterday? Check match results and updated points table England and Ghana kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns with victories in Group L. England triumphed 4-2 over Croatia in a thrilling encounter, with Harry Kane scoring twice. Ghana secured a dramatic 1-0 win against Panama thanks to a late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi, placing them second in…