England secured a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification tournament, held at Dallas Stadium. The Group L encounter, played on Wednesday, was a high-scoring affair with a halftime score of 2-2. Despite an initial back-and-forth, England ultimately prevailed, marking a successful start to their campaign. The 2026 World Cup is being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This win positions England favorably within their group as they progress through the qualifying stages. The match showcased an offensive display from both teams, resulting in a total of six goals scored.