ENGLAND have kicked off their World Cup 2026 campaign in thrilling fashion!
The have beaten Croatia 4-2 to open Group L and earn three crucial points.
Harry Kane scored twice in the first-half against Croatia Credit: Getty
Thomas Tuchel is looking to lead England to their first World Cup since 1966 Credit: PA
scored two first-half goals, including a RETAKEN penalty, to draw level with Gary Lineker as England’s top scorer at the World Cup.
Croatia drew level twice in the first-half, but goals from and in the second-half sealed the game for Tuchel’s side.
The Three Lions and Croatia are joined in Group L by and .
Attention now turns to England’s next group stage clash and can bring you all the details below.
When do England play next at World Cup 2026?
England will play their second group stage match against Ghana on Tuesday, June 23.
The clash will be held at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with kick-off scheduled for 9pm GMT.
Tuchel’s men will end their group stage campaign against Panama on Saturday, June 27, in New York.
When do the knockout rounds start?
The round of 32 will begin with the runners-up in Group A taking on the runners-up in Group B on Sunday, June 28.
Should England win their group, their last-32 fixture will take place on Wednesday, June 1, at 5pm BST.
Here are all the key dates you need for the knockout stages:
- Round of 32: June 28 to July 3
- Round of 16: July 4-7
- Quarter-finals: July 9-11
- Semi-finals: July 14-15
- Third-place play-off: July 18
- Final: July 19
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