England began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a resounding 4-2 victory over Croatia in Group L. Harry Kane led the charge, scoring two goals in a dominant performance for the English side. The match, played on June 18th, saw England establish early control and maintain it throughout. Croatia’s Luka Modrić had a quiet game, unable to influence the match significantly. This win marks a positive start for England in their pursuit of advancement in the tournament. The result places immediate pressure on Croatia to perform in their remaining group stage matches.