England launch their bid to finish a 60-year World Cup title drought on Wednesday (June 18, 2026) as they play in Group L in Arlington, Texas, in opposition to a veteran Croatian group seeking to run it again yet one more time.
England chosen Arsenal ahead Noni Madueke to begin forward of clubmate Bukayo Saka. Anthony Gordon has been chosen forward of Marcus Rashford on the left facet of England’s assault.
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Luka Modric, who is enjoying at his fifth World Cup, captains Croatia on his 199th look for the nation. Mateo Kovacic begins the sport on the bench for Zlatko Dalic’s facet.
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