England beat Croatia 4-2 in World Cup 2026 opener

Short overview
England started their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas. The match was a thrilling encounter.
England began their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas. The match was a thrilling contest.
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