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Group L Standings: England, Croatia, Ghana Advance to Round of 32
England, Croatia, and Ghana have qualified for the Round of 32 from Group L at the FIFA World Cup. The final standings are now official.
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Croatia 2-1 Ghana: Sucic and Vlasic secure runners-up spot in Group L
Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 in their final Group L match, with goals from Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic. The win lifted Croatia to second place in the group, setting up a knockout stage clash with the second-placed team from Group K.
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Croatia beats Panama 1-0, eliminates them from World Cup
Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 in a hard-fought World Cup match, eliminating Panama from the tournament. Ante Budimir scored the only goal in the 54th minute, while Luka Modric celebrated his 200th international cap.
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Croatia edge Panama to stay alive in World Cup
Croatia secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Panama in Group L, earning their first points of the tournament and keeping their hopes of advancing to the last 32 alive. The loss eliminates Panama from World Cup contention.
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Tuchel says pressure can be 'beautiful thing' for England
Thomas Tuchel says England's players are ready to embrace the pressure of the World Cup as they face Ghana. The Three Lions impressed in a 4-2 win over Croatia, and a victory on Tuesday would secure a place in the knockout stage.
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Croatia face Panama on Modric milestone
Croatia face Panama in Group L with Luka Modric set to earn his 200th cap. After a 4-2 defeat to England, coach Zlatko Dalic demands improvement, especially in defense. The team aims to honor Modric's achievement with a win.
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England World Cup Win and Summer Solstice Celebrations in Pictures
Thousands gathered at Stonehenge to mark the summer solstice, while football fans celebrated England's 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia. This photo roundup also highlights community events, awards, and charitable achievements across the West.
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Vuskovic's World Cup debut raises questions about Spurs future
Luka Vuskovic made his senior Croatia debut against England in the World Cup, drawing attention to his potential and future at Tottenham. Despite a mixed performance, the 19-year-old defender remains highly rated across Europe.
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Tactical analysis: England's attacking flair exposes defensive
England's 4-2 win over Croatia showcased exciting attacking football but raised defensive concerns. Analysis reveals how their direct style and pressing tactics left them exposed, with Harry Kane dropping deep and frequent turnovers contributing to instability.
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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.
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England win opening World Cup match against Croatia
England defeated Croatia in their opening World Cup match. Fans are debating who should be named Man of the Match.
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Harry Kane Named FIFA Man of the Match for England vs Croatia
Harry Kane has been awarded the FIFA Man of the Match for the England vs Croatia match. The official announcement was made following the game.
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England's thrilling win over Croatia shows new attacking flair under
England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener, showcasing exciting attacking football but also defensive vulnerabilities. Harry Kane scored twice, equaling Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals for England, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also found the net.
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Bellingham says 'chip on shoulder' fuels World Cup form
Jude Bellingham says external criticism has motivated him to perform for England at the World Cup. The 22-year-old scored in a 4-2 win over Croatia after being selected ahead of Morgan Rogers, and believes the scrutiny helps him find focus and intensity.
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England fans celebrate 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia
England fans erupted in celebration as the Three Lions defeated Croatia 4-2 in the World Cup group stage. Harry Kane scored twice in the first half, including a retaken penalty, with additional goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford. Celebrations also occurred in Zagreb after Croatia's two goals.
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Kane double leads England to 4-2 win over Croatia in World Cup opener
Harry Kane scored twice, including a retaken penalty, as England beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup Group L opener. Second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford secured the win after a chaotic first half ended 2-2.
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Tuchel's half-time message inspired England to World Cup win over
England manager Thomas Tuchel delivered a crucial half-time speech that inspired his team to a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their World Cup opener. Captain Harry Kane revealed Tuchel told the players to play their way regardless of the result, leading to a dominant second-half performance.
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Bellingham: I put noise aside for England win
Jude Bellingham said he focused on England's World Cup opener against Croatia, contributing a goal in a 4-2 victory.
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England beat Croatia 4-2 in World Cup 2026 opener
England started their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas. The match was a thrilling encounter.
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Substitute Rashford scores as England beat Croatia 4-2 in World Cup
Substitute Marcus Rashford scored England's fourth goal to seal a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.