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SOC:England open with 'emotional' win over old foes Croatia

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has scored twice to steer England to an entertaining 4-2 opening win at the World Cup over Croatia in Dallas.

AAP

THE WIENER THAT BROKE THE INTERNET? YEAH… THAT WAS US

MEXICO CITY, NEW YORK, LONDON and BERLIN, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AXE (known as Lynx in the UK) reveals it was behind the mystery wiener man spotted all over Mexico City during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Opening Ceremony Week. And yes, he really was the most irresistible man…

AAP

England fans delighted by win over Croatia in opening World Cup match

A brace from Harry Kane and goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford sealed the 4-2 victory on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

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Muller Sends Two-Word Message After Messi Ties World Cup Goal Record

The two most recently faced off in the 2025 MLS Cup final, won by Messi’s Inter Miami.

Sports Illustrated

Months' worth of US barbs fuelling red-hot Socceroos

The Socceroos have had months of barbs from US pundits to soak up ahead of their blockbuster, high-stakes World Cup clash.

AAP

World Cup 2026: Jude Bellingham is new prince of European soccer? England number 10 football star now secures massive historic feat

FIFA World Cup 2026: Jude Bellingham reached the record after being named in Thomas Tuchel's starting XI for England.

The Economic Times

Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Fabio Cannavaro’s White Wolves entered Mexico City to take on the world No 13 side but their valiant efforts ended in defeat

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Liverpool hijack Newcastle deal AGAIN securing first signing of the Andoni Iraola era: report

Liverpool are making a habit of beating Newcastle to their transfer targets

FourFourTwo

A basic security flaw let a security researcher access internal FIFA systems — and the ability to control World Cup TV streams

"An attacker could have rickrolled the entire FIFA World Cup" - but luckily the issue was quickly fixed.

TechRadar

Czechia vs. South Africa—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Czechia and South Africa are aiming to avenge opening match defeats in Group A.

Sports Illustrated

'Lethal as possible': Toure's plan to go to the top

Socceroos goalscoring ace Mohamed Toure wants to get to the top and he's ready to seize his opportunity at the World Cup.

AAP

Who is the referee for Uzbekistan vs Colombia?

Group K action continues with unfancied Uzbekistan taking on South American side Colombia in the early hours

FourFourTwo

Arsenal prepare Bradley Barcola bid with PSG winger among key targets

Barcola shone for France at the World Cup against Senegal and is a European champion with PSG, while Liverpool are also thought to be interested

The Independent UK

A mercurial talent to a workhorse: who should replace Christian Pulisic if he misses the Australia game?

The US star was on a ‘modified’ training schedule for the third day in a row after coming out at half-time in the opener. Other options must be considered

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The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel gives Declan Rice injury update after England’s World Cup win over Croatia

The Arsenal midfielder left the field after feeling ‘discomfort’ during the second half of England’s opening World Cup win

The Guardian - UK

Harry Kane reveals half-time Tuchel pep-talk inspired England to victory over Croatia

Harry Kane revealed that a half-time speech from Thomas Tuchel inspired England to victory in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Uzbekistan vs. Colombia on TV, Live Stream—World Cup

Colombia, after missing out in 2022, begins its World Cup campaign against newbies.

FourFourTwo

Ghana vs Panama prediction, as Antoine Semenyo looks to make his 2026 World Cup mark

Ghana are in abysmal form heading into the 2026 World Cup, but can they surprise Panama?

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Evening Standard

Three things we learned from England win as World Cup statement sent

Thomas Tuchel gets the big calls right as Three Lions turn on the style in Croatia thriller

FourFourTwo

England vs Croatia proves all the fun of the fair on thrillseekers' doorstep - but only for the neutral

England ran out 4-2 winners over Croatia in their opening 2026 World Cup fixture in Dallas - but not before giving fans kittens

AAP

SPO:Apologetic Ronaldo fails to fire in Portugal shock

Another shock has rocked the World Cup as the DR Congo held fancied Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks, to a 1-1 draw.

TechRadar

How to watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026

Here's how to watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia for free online and from anywhere as the World Cup 2026 debutants face Los Cafeteros in Mexico City.

The Independent UK

Djed Spence and the ‘crazy challenge’ which forced him into a protective mask for World Cup

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Sports Illustrated

Four Takeaways From England’s Very Un-English World Cup Win

Thomas Tuchel’s fingerprints were all over a disarmingly entertaining 4–2 victory for England against Croatia.

Radio France Internationale

Kane strikes twice as England overpower Croatia 4-2 in Dallas

England skipper Harry Kane scored two goals as his side opened their 2026 World Cup campaign in Texas on Wednesday night, with a 4-2 victory over an initially stubborn Croatia.

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