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#Croatia National Team

England players celebrating their 4-2 win against Croatia in a football match.

Three tactical tweaks behind England's win over Croatia

BBC Sport's tactics correspondent Umir Irfan analyzes three tactical adjustments that fueled England's 4-2 victory against Croatia.

Harry Kane celebrates after scoring a penalty for England against Croatia in a World Cup match, with teammates surrounding him.

Players 12 hours ago

Kane: Stuttered run-up was deliberate to draw keeper off line

Harry Kane scored a retaken penalty in England's 4-2 win over Croatia after VAR ruled goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic had come off his line. Kane said he used a stuttered run-up deliberately, knowing Livakovic tends to move early.

Luka Modric in Croatia jersey, looking determined, with teammates in background during a match. — latest news and analysis.

Players 22 hours ago

Modric and Croatia: Defying the Odds Again

Luka Modric, now 40, leads Croatia into the 2026 World Cup opener against England. From a childhood shaped by war to a Ballon d'Or winner, his story mirrors a nation that consistently overachieves on the global stage.