Budimir's 54th-minute goal kept Croatia alive, eliminated Panama
What's next: Croatia moved to third in Group L and stayed in the race for a last-32 berth, while Panama exited after two 1-0 losses.
Subject
#Croatia
England’s 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia exposed defensive gaps
What’s new: England’s aggressive, direct buildup left Harry Kane deep and Declan Rice wide, opening central space after turnovers.
England beat Croatia 4-2 to open World Cup 2026 campaign
What's new: Harry Kane scored twice, including a retaken penalty, and Jude Bellingham put England ahead 3-2.
England beats Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener after halftime surge
What's new: Jude Bellingham's go-ahead goal and Marcus Rashford's late finish capped a comeback after a 2-2 halftime deadlock.
Bellingham lifts England past Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
What's next: England head to their Group L match against Ghana with fresh concerns over a shaky back line.
England beat Croatia 4-2 as Kane ties World Cup scoring mark
What's new: Marcus Rashford sealed the win, and Harry Kane matched England's World Cup finals scoring record.
Up to 15,000 England fans expected in Dallas for Croatia opener
What's new: Supporters risk losing large flags at Dallas Stadium, where only small banners and preapproved displays are being allowed.
Saka pushes through Achilles issue before England opener vs Croatia
What's next: Thomas Tuchel must decide whether to start Saka in Dallas on Wednesday or turn to Noni Madueke on the right wing.
2 held after theft of England World Cup gear en route to Kansas City
What's new: Police said the stolen items were recovered, and reports said none were essential for England's opener against Croatia.