England Takes on Croatia in Highly Anticipated World Cup Showdown
England is set to face Croatia in a highly anticipated World Cup match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. The match will be broadcast on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish, with a live stream available on Fubo.
The odds favor England, with a -143 rating, while Croatia is at +375 and a draw is at +260. England's starting lineup features Jordan Pickford, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, John Stones, and Nico O'Reilly in defense, with Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson in midfield, supported by Noni Madueke, Jude Bellingham, and Anthony Gordon, and Harry Kane up front.
Croatia's lineup includes Dominik Livakovic in goal, with Josip Stanisic, Luka Vuskovic, Josip Sutalo, and Josko Gvardiol in defense, and Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic in midfield. The 37-year-old Modric, now playing for AC Milan, has continued to impress with his passing ability, averaging 86 touches and 71 passes per game.
This match is part of a long-standing rivalry between the two teams, with Croatia having previously humiliated England in qualifying for Euro 2008 and the 2018 World Cup. However, England has since avenged some of those losses, including a win in the Euro 2020 opener. The stage is set for an intense and competitive match, with the air-conditioned AT&T Stadium providing a more manageable environment for the players.
The odds favor England, with a -143 rating, while Croatia is at +375 and a draw is at +260. England's starting lineup features Jordan Pickford, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, John Stones, and Nico O'Reilly in defense, with Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson in midfield, supported by Noni Madueke, Jude Bellingham, and Anthony Gordon, and Harry Kane up front.
Croatia's lineup includes Dominik Livakovic in goal, with Josip Stanisic, Luka Vuskovic, Josip Sutalo, and Josko Gvardiol in defense, and Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic in midfield. The 37-year-old Modric, now playing for AC Milan, has continued to impress with his passing ability, averaging 86 touches and 71 passes per game.
This match is part of a long-standing rivalry between the two teams, with Croatia having previously humiliated England in qualifying for Euro 2008 and the 2018 World Cup. However, England has since avenged some of those losses, including a win in the Euro 2020 opener. The stage is set for an intense and competitive match, with the air-conditioned AT&T Stadium providing a more manageable environment for the players.
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