Harry Kane Scores Twice as England Stun Croatia with Thrilling Second-Half Comeback in Electrifying Match
England have begun their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia. The victory marks a strong start for Thomas Tuchel, who is seeking to secure England's first senior men's trophy in 60 years.
Croatia, who have lost four of their last five opening games at the finals, were led by Zlatko Dalić, who had guided the team to the last four in the previous two World Cups. However, England were awarded a penalty after Luka Modrić brought down Noni Madueke, and Harry Kane scored on his second attempt after Dominik Livaković saved his initial shot.
Croatia responded with a goal from Martin Baturina, but Kane equalled Gary Lineker's record of 10 England World Cup goals with a header from Declan Rice's corner. Petar Musa then scored for Croatia, but England regained the lead through Jude Bellingham, who became the youngest European player to appear in four different major tournaments.
The second half saw England push for a decisive fourth goal, with Livaković making several stops to deny Rice, Nico O’Reilly, and Anthony Gordon. However, substitutes Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford combined to seal the win, with Rashford calmly placing his shot past Livaković to secure all three points for England.
Croatia, who have lost four of their last five opening games at the finals, were led by Zlatko Dalić, who had guided the team to the last four in the previous two World Cups. However, England were awarded a penalty after Luka Modrić brought down Noni Madueke, and Harry Kane scored on his second attempt after Dominik Livaković saved his initial shot.
Croatia responded with a goal from Martin Baturina, but Kane equalled Gary Lineker's record of 10 England World Cup goals with a header from Declan Rice's corner. Petar Musa then scored for Croatia, but England regained the lead through Jude Bellingham, who became the youngest European player to appear in four different major tournaments.
The second half saw England push for a decisive fourth goal, with Livaković making several stops to deny Rice, Nico O’Reilly, and Anthony Gordon. However, substitutes Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford combined to seal the win, with Rashford calmly placing his shot past Livaković to secure all three points for England.
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