England captain Harry Kane etched his name further into FIFA World Cup history after a record-breaking performance in his side's 4-2 win over Croatia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L opener.

Jude Bellingham hopes his pivotal goal in England's 4-2 win over Croatia at the World Cup on Wednesday will silence the "noise" surrounding him, admitting: "I've got a little bit of a chip on my shoulder."

Captain Harry Kane credited Thomas Tuchel with delivering a half-time team talk that propelled England to a 4-2 win over Croatia to launch their World Cup title bid on Wednesday.

Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday.

England vs Croatia Highlights, FIFA World Cup: Captain Harry Kane scored a brace as England beat Croatia 4-2 in their thrilling FIFA World Cup opener in Group L at the Dallas Stadium.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to enter the World Cup on Wednesday when Portugal meets Congo after impressive performances by the tournament's other top stars

Captain Harry Kane told his England team-mates to "go for it" and be "free in the mind" when they launch their World Cup title charge Wednesday against Croatia in Texas.

England defender Tino Livramento, who has six caps, missed the final weeks of the Premier League season with a thigh injury.

Ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup campaign opener against England, Croatia star Luka Modric has shut down talks around his retirement, speaking of his "exclusive focus" on the tournament.

Thomas Tuchel is not shy about stating England's ambition to win the World Cup, with his team strongly fancied to progress from Group L, which includes old foes Croatia.

Spain and Netherlands played out an exciting 2-2 draw in the first-leg of their UEFA Nations League quarter-final.

The winners of the Spain-Netherlands tie will advance to a semi-final against either France or Croatia. Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal could await Germany or Italy in the other last-four encounter.

Cristiano Ronaldo feels winning UEFA Euro is as difficult as winning the FIFA World Cup.

Mattia Zaccagni's superb last-gasp strike firedItalyinto the Euro 2024 knock-outs with a 1-1 draw against Croatia in a fraught Group B clash.

CRO vs ITA Highlights: Italy draw 1-1 against Croatia in a significant Euro 2024 Group B encounter.

Croatia vs Italy Live Streaming Euro 2024 Live Telecast: Italy take on Croatia in a crucial Group B encounter.

The top two teams from each of the six groups will qualify to the next round with the four of the six best placed teams that finish third will also be guaranteed qualification.

Albania left Croatia in danger of a group-stage exit from Euro 2024 after a thrilling 2-2 draw on Wednesday