England Seek to Exorcise Demons in World Cup Opener vs. Croatia
England and Croatia open Group L with early control at stake, as both teams bring unbeaten qualifying runs into the matchup.
- On Wednesday, England begins its World Cup campaign against Croatia in Arlington, Texas, in a heavyweight Group L opener carrying immediate significance for both teams.
- Croatia remains one of international football's most resilient tournament teams, entering unbeaten in qualifying after dropping points only in a draw with the Czech Republic, built around 40-year-old Luka Modric.
- Under Thomas Tuchel, England appears more structured and tactically disciplined, built around Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Bukayo Saka, with Bellingham and Morgan Rogers competing for the No. 10 role.
- Henderson, who turns 36 on the day of the game, emphasized squad unity, stating, "Being together, of course, because there will be tough moments in tournaments, especially in the World Cup."
- England's high-energy pressing game will look to disrupt Croatia's rhythm, while Modric, making his fifth World Cup appearance, and Mateo Kovacic aim to control possession and slow the tempo.
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England seek to exorcise demons in World Cup opener vs. Croatia
England will launch their bid to end a 60-year World Cup title drought on Wednesday when they open Group L play in Arlington, Texas, against a veteran Croatian group looking to run it back one more time.
England Gets World Cup Revenge Shot Against Croatia In North Texas
The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues in North Texas on Wednesday, when England faces Croatia in a Group L match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington. England enters as one of the teams to beat, with manager Thomas Tuchel at the helm and Harry Kane leading the line. The Three Lions cruised through European qualifying with a perfect record, eight wins and eight clean sheets, becoming the first UEFA side to secure a spot in the expanded 48-team tournament. …
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England face Croatia in World Cup opener with early group control at ...
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