Jump To:PLAY our FREE World Cup score predictor HERECopy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterHarry Kane scored twice as England made a winning start to their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia in a thriller in Dallas.Thomas Tuchel's side showed strength in attack but frailty in defence, but possessed the firepower to finally overcome Croatia.Kane put England ahead on 12 minutes with a twice taken spot-kick after Luka Modric fouled Noni Madueke, Croatia keeper Dominik Livakovic saving his first attempt but penalised for encroaching off his goalline.Latest Videos FromWatch full video here: Croatia, always dangerous opponents, were level after 36 minutes when Martin Baturina sent a powerful drive high past Jordan Pickford, who got a touch but could not keep the ball out.Kane restored England's lead three minutes before the break with a powerful header from Declan Rice's corner, bringing him level with Gary Lineker on 10 World Cup goals, his 81st in 115 England appearances. You may like England could be lining up tantalising second round clash with PORTUGAL after win vs Croatia How to watch England vs Croatia for FREE at World Cup 2026 England 4-2 Croatia LIVE: England are top of Group L! Match updates Croatia equalised again with a well-worked goal seconds before half-time, Petar Musa steering Ivan Perisic's header beyond Pickford.But the Three Lions retook the lead through Jude Bellingham, who showed exactly why Tuchel selected him ahead of Morgan Rogers with a powerful run and finish moments after the break as England established control once more.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by an impressive DR Congo side in their opening game.Midfielder Joao Neves headed them into a sixth-minute lead, but Roberto Martinez's side failed to convert their dominance of possession into attempts on goal.And they were punished in the fifth minute of first-half stoppage time when Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa was left unmarked to meet Arthur Masuaku's cross from six yards to head home DR Congo's first World Cup goal. What to read next Why was Harry Kane's penalty taken again? England vs Croatia proves all the fun of the fair on thrillseekers' doorstep - but only for the neutral England vs Croatia prediction, as Three Lions look for World Cup revenge In their only previous appearance in 1974, the nation - then known as Zaire - lost all three matches by an aggregate score of 14-0.PLAY our FREE World Cup score predictor HEREGhana's Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point in Toronto.With six minutes added on at the end of match of few chances, Brandon Thomas-Asante raced down the left, beat his marker, and squared the ball for Yirenkyi, who tapped in.The result was harsh on Panama, who had matched the four-time African champions in only their fourth World Cup appearance since their debut in 2018.Colombia made a winning return to the World Cup by defeating debutants Uzbekistan, with former Liverpool forward Luis Diaz and Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz among the goals.Munoz scored the first goal with a superb volley at full stretch when he connected with a fine pass forwards from Diaz, who had earlier hit the post.Uzbekistan, coached by Italian World Cup-winning defender Fabio Cannavaro, equalised in the 60th minute through Abbosbek Fayzullaev's close-range header.But the South Americans quickly regained their lead with Diaz's strike going in despite Utkir Yusupov in the Uzbekistan goal getting two hands to the ball.And then Colombia substitute Jaminton Campaz headed in a third goal deep into stoppage time.TOPICSHarry KaneCristiano RonaldoEnglandPortugalJames AndrewSocial Links NavigationEditorJames Andrew is the editor of FourFourTwo, overseeing both the magazine and website. James is an NCTJ qualified journalist and began his career as a news reporter in regional newspapers in 2006 before moving into sport a year later. In 2011 he started a six year stint on the sports desk at the Daily Mail and MailOnline. James was appointed editor of FourFourTwo in December 2019. Across his career James has interviewed the likes of Franco Baresi, Sir Alex Ferguson, David Beckham and Michael Owen. James has been a Fulham season ticket holder since the mid-1990s and enjoys watching them home and away, through promotion and relegation.
