45'+3
JOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Croatia equalized when Perisic delivered a superb pass for Musa to break through and finish, leveling the score.
The final score was England 2-2 Croatia.
45'+1
He was awarded a free kick after Bellingham was fouled by Pasalic. The kick was from about 36 meters out, and Recce James took the shot, but it didn't get past the wall.
45'
Five minutes of added time for the first half of the match!
Harry Kane scored a brace.
41'
JOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Harry Kane has succeeded!
From Rice's corner kick, Harry Kane headed the ball powerfully into the bottom corner of the Croatian goal.
The final score was England 2-1 Croatia.
35'
JOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Croatia's quick counter-attack created an opportunity for midfielder Baturina to receive a back pass from his teammate and unleash a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, beating Pickford to equalize the score.
The score is now level: 1 - 1.
England continued to play with a high defensive line and actively pressed in Croatia's half. Captain Kane frequently dropped deep to create chances, allowing Bellingham or Gordon to surge forward.
28'
Danger! Harry Kane dangerously lost possession just outside the penalty area, but he quickly retreated to regain the ball.
In the first 25 minutes, England had a possession rate of 58.60%, while Croatia only had 41.40%.
25'
The match has started again!
22'
The match was temporarily paused for water changes.
21'
Jude Bellingham had a chance to dribble from his own half before entering the Croatian penalty area, but he was unable to get a clean shot off due to the intervention of two opposing defenders.
16'
Kane played a clear pass to Madueke, who was in a position to break through, but his shot was blocked by a Croatian defender.
15 minutes
After conceding a goal, Croatia quickly pushed their team forward in an attempt to find an equalizer.
However, England were awarded a retake of the penalty after the referee determined that goalkeeper Lvakovic had moved too early.
The England team celebrates the opening goal.
11'
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!
The referee ordered a retake of the penalty, believing that goalkeeper Livakovic had moved too early. Kane decided to shoot into the right corner of the goal, opposite to Livakovic's trajectory.
1-0 for England.
Goalkeeper Livakovic saved Harry Kane's first shot.
09'
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!
Harry Kane failed to beat Livakovic from the penalty spot. However, after consulting VAR, the referee determined that the Croatian goalkeeper had moved too early, so England were allowed to retake the penalty.
09'
Penalty! Modric fouled Madueke inside the penalty area, England were awarded a penalty.
08'
Shoot now! Harry Kane controlled the ball high in the penalty area, then turned and shot, but the ball hit a Croatian player and went out of bounds.
07'
CORNER KICK! England are awarded a corner kick on the right wing.
03'
CORNER KICK: Persisic (Croatia) takes a corner kick, creating an opportunity for Sutalo to shoot, but the ball goes over the crossbar.
01'
The match has started!!! England has the kick-off.
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3:00
THE MATCH BEGINS: French referee Clément Turpin blows the whistle to start the match.
2:50'
The flag-raising ceremony has begun.
2:30
Players from both teams take to the field to warm up before the match.
England vs Croatia starting lineup
UK: Pickford; James, Stones, Konsa, O'Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane
Croatia : Livakovic; Sutalo, Vuskovic, Gvardiol; Stanisic, Modric, Pasalic, Perisic; Sucic, Baturina; Musa
World Cup 2026 Group L Standings
| Class | Team | Match | Win | Peace | Lose | Goals scored - Goals conceded | Difference | Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Older brother | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Panama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
When is the England vs Croatia match, and where can I watch it?
The match between England and Croatia is the first matchday of Group L at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- Time: 03:00 AM on June 18, 2026 (Vietnam time)
- Location: Dallas Stadium (Arlington, Texas, USA)
- Group: L (England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama)
In many countries, the match will be broadcast on systems that own the rights to the 2026 World Cup.
Vietnamese fans can watch this exciting match live on the official streaming links:
- VTVgo: https://vtvgo.vn/
- VTV3 on VTVgo: https://vtvgo.vn/channel/vtv3-1,3.html
- VTV6 on VTVgo: https://vtvgo.vn/channel/vtv6-1,13.html
- TV360: https://tv360.vn/
- FPT Play: https://fptplay.vn/
Match preview: A clash of class and ambition.
This is one of the most notable matchups in the opening round of the 2026 World Cup group stage.
He entered the tournament as a title contender, possessing a well-balanced squad with a host of players competing at the highest level in Europe's top leagues.
The English team also made a strong impression in the qualifying round, winning all their matches and not conceding a single goal, demonstrating a balance between attack and defense.
The most crucial element of the match will be in the midfield. If Bellingham and Rice can impose their pressing intensity, England could control the game and create more chances for Kane.
Croatia continues to bring to the tournament a generation that combines experience and youth. Although many key players are nearing the end of their international careers, there are still seasoned veterans like Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, and Joško Gvardiol, and the Croatian team is still highly regarded for its composure and ability to control the game. Coach Zlatko Dalić also affirmed that Croatia is not coming to the World Cup just to participate, but aims to advance beyond the group stage.
The head-to-head history between the two teams is fairly balanced. The English haven't forgotten their 1-2 defeat to Croatia in the 2018 World Cup semi-final, while in their most recent encounter at EURO 2020, England won 1-0.
Expert prediction
Many international experts believe England have the edge due to their squad quality, depth, and consistent form during the qualifying rounds. However, Croatia remains a formidable opponent with their experience in major tournaments.
The most notable aspect of the match was arguably the clash between the Croatian defense and captain Harry Kane, a striker currently in excellent goal-scoring form for both his club and national team.
Predicted score
Based on the balance of power, recent form, and expert assessments before the match:
Prediction: England 2-1 Croatia
Source: https://baolaocai.vn/truc-iep-anh-vs-croatia-2-2-post901910.html
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