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England fans take over Dallas pub ahead of World Cup opener

England fans have taken over a Dallas pub ahead of their World Cup 2026 opener against Croatia on Wednesday (17 June).

The Independent UK

England vs Croatia prediction as Thomas Tuchel leads the Three Lions at his first major tournament

Familiar World Cup foes meet again in Texas showdown

FourFourTwo

Artist crafts England badge on beach as World Cup campaign nears kick-off

Toby Clark created the giant ‘three lions’ badge using stones found on the shore as England prepare to play Croatia.

Evening Standard

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England out to avenge 2018 semifinal loss to Croatia as they start World Cup campaign

England coach Thomas Tuchel said he expected former Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić and Manchester City's Mateo Kovačić to still be the "heartbeat" of the Croatian side.

Euronews

World Cup schedule today: How to watch England v Croatia, TV channels & live stream Wednesday 17 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Wednesday 17 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

The Guardian - US

England World Cup 2026 opening game kit confirmed as decision made amid colour clash

Decision confirmed ahead of Group L opener in Dallas

Evening Standard

What channel is England World Cup game on and who are the pundits?

Sam Matterface is expected to be lead commentator, with Lee Dixon on co-commentary

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The Independent UK

Who is England vs Croatia referee? Thomas Tuchel faces reunion with official he called 'absolutely terrible'

Tuchel is unlikely to have been particularly delighted with a key appointment for England’s World Cup opener

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026: Starmer tells England to ‘dare to dream’, environment protests planned for Mexico match – as it happened

Sir Keir Starmer offered his best wishes to the England team before their entry into the tournament

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026 LIVE: England fans take over Dallas ahead of opener against Croatia

England get their World Cup campaign underway against Croatia tonight, with Harry Kane hoping to match the standards set by hat-trick hero Lionel Messi

The Independent UK

How the World Cup’s great survivor Luka Modric and Croatia could torment England again

Still going as he nears his 41st birthday, a defining figure of the last two World Cups could yet play a pivotal role in 2026

The Independent UK

England have a huge opportunity in World Cup grudge match that Thomas Tuchel must take

Croatia have dished out enough hurt to England over the years to prove they must not be taken lightly

Evening Standard

Get 66/1 on two or more goals in Scotland vs Brazil with Coral

Coral have a special World Cup betting offer for Scotland’s final game of the group stage against Brazil

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The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: it’s England v Croatia! Bring on the football fever

If you’re not going to be glued to the big match, Kirstie and Phil can provide some distraction. Plus: an utterly lovely Paul Mescal movie

Evening Standard

How to watch England vs Croatia for FREE: TV channel and live stream for World Cup 2026 today

Three Lions begin long road to New Jersey

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026: Harry Kane reveals message to England team-mates ahead of Croatia opener

Three Lions face familiar foes in Texas this evening

Evening Standard

When the last Tubes are running after the England v Ghana match

Worried about whether you can get in another pint after the England match? Here are all the last Tube times after the game

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England fans defy distances as hundreds gather on eve of World Cup opener

Supporters descended on the Londoner pub in Dallas the night before England’s first game against Croatia.

The Guardian - UK

Tuchel says World Cup will ‘bring out the best’ in England against old foes Croatia

Thomas Tuchel has said the occasion and tension will bring the best out of England when they open their World Cup campaign against Croatia

The Guardian - AU

Harry Kane’s American dream begins: ‘I’m coming into this in the best way possible’

The striker will lead England against Croatia at the home of the Dallas Cowboys, seeking to right the wrongs of Qatar 2022

The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel says World Cup opener against Croatia will ‘bring out the best’ in ‘brave’ England

England manager Thomas Tuchel promised his squad would rise to the occasion against Croatia

Sports Illustrated

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

A repeat of the 2018 World Cup semifinal kicks off Group L.

The Independent UK

How England plot to avenge years of heartbreak by Croatia in critical World Cup opener

England manager Thomas Tuchel said his squad needed no more ‘emotional fuel’ ahead of what is expected to be a serious test for the World Cup hopefuls

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026: Gen Z leads pride in England ahead of first game for Harry Kane's team against Croatia

Half of English adults say they are proud of the men’s national team, rising to 59% for Gen Z, according to a poll by More in Common

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