England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026: At the Dallas Stadium, England will compete with Croatia in FIFA World Cup 2026 group L stage encounter. England will play Croatia first time since FIFA World Cup 2018 semifinal. That time, Balkan side defeated Three Lions crediting Mario Mandzukic's extra-time goal.
England hired a German coach Thomas Tuchel this time to help them lift the FIFA World Cup 2026, which happened for the first time since 1966.
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England faces Croatia in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match at Dallas Stadium, their first encounter since England's 2018 semifinal loss to Croatia, with the latter now in a transitional phase featuring veteran Luka Modric.
On the other hand, Croatia is undergoing a transitional phase as senior players Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic and Ivan Perisic are in the final leg of their careers. Though, Croatia enjoyed 2018 and 2022 campaigns where it made big upsets, but tonight's game is expected to be a nail-biting encounter.
Both teams have met 11 times before this game, out of which England won 6 times, while Croatia bagged only 3 games. 2 matches ended on a draw.
Jun 18, 2026, 3:32 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Times up! Three Lions have literally roared vs Croatia making a dominating 4-2 victory.
Jun 18, 2026, 3:25 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
6 minutes extra time added to the play. ENG 4-2 CRO
Jun 18, 2026, 3:22 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Marcus Rashford rightly encashed Bukayo Saka's assist with a right foot shot from the left side of the box to score 4th goal.
Jun 18, 2026, 3:20 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Goal!!!! England scores their fourth goal to seal the victory vs Croatia.
Jun 18, 2026, 3:18 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Croatia's Pickford comes off his line to punch clear before Sucic kicks the loose ball over English Goal post from outside the box.
Jun 18, 2026, 3:17 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
England Substitution. Jude Bellingham goes out, Djed Spence replaces him.
Jun 18, 2026, 3:15 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Substitution for Croatia. Nikola Vlasic comes in for Martin Baturina.
Jun 18, 2026, 3:15 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Pickford with his speed eyes to score the equaliser for Croatia, however, Pasalic cuts him from the right and keeper does the rest job.
Jun 18, 2026, 3:12 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Sprinting towards the goal, Rogers tried to enter goal from the right of the Croatia box but was stopped by defence line.
Jun 18, 2026, 3:10 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
England Substitutions!
Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford replace Noni Madueke and Anthony Gordon.
Jun 18, 2026, 3:08 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
The plays starts again. England is keeping their leading of a goal, which is piling on pressure on Croatia.
Jun 18, 2026, 3:04 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Hydration time out!
Jun 18, 2026, 3:01 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Croatia calls for Substitution. Marco Pasalic replaces Luka Vuskovic.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:56 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Three Lions is piling up pressure on Croatia as English players have taken 18 shots at goal post so far, showing their dominance in the game. While Croatia has only tried to hit goal post 4 times till now.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:52 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Harry Kane is making continuous attacks on Croatian goal post, but Livakovic is standing tall between Kane and goal post.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:51 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
What a save!!! Croatian goalkeeper Livakovic saves double attempt in a dramatic manner.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:47 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Free kick! But this time, England could not encash it as Rice misses a curling effort. Croatia needs to do something extra here.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:45 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
English forward Jude Bellingham brings 3rd goal for his side as converts a long pass into a lead soon after the second half began. Croatian goalkeeper Livakovic had no answer to the clear kick. 5 goals have been scored in this match so far. END 3-2 CRO
Jun 18, 2026, 2:41 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Goal!!! England scores its third.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:39 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Second half begins! Harry Kane must be looking for his third goal of the night, as England and Croatia have leveled scores now.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:26 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Half Time! Both teams are on their toes now, as Musa and Kane scored goals in stoppage time. No one is leaving any stone unturned and fans are getting a really good game to watch.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:22 AM IST
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Goal!!! Croatia scores second goal to level England's score. Musa hit the nets in last additional minute of first half. English goalkeeper had no answer to his fiery kick.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:21 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Credit to Harry Kane, England has present a tough challenge to Croatia. First he converted a penalty kick into goal and then a header brought second goal.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:16 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
5 minutes added to first half as stoppage time.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:16 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
This was Harry Kane's 81st England goal. He is eye the Golden Boot. ENG 2-1 CRO
Jun 18, 2026, 2:13 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Goal!!! Harry Kane converts a corner into second goal for England. ENG 2-1 CRO
Jun 18, 2026, 2:08 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Mid-fielder Martine Baturina scores the equaliser in 37th minute with a clear kick without any deflection.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:06 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Goal!!! Croatia levels the score. ENG 1-1 CRO
Jun 18, 2026, 2:05 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Croatia is showcasing a strong defence line and now allowing English players to convert any half chance to a goal.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:03 AM IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Kane wins a free kick after he was dropped within 30 metres of his own goal, when trying to control a pass from O’Reilly, but it presents Croatia with the chance to drive towards the box.
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Jun 18, 2026, 1:22 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Welcome to LIVE written updates of England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026. Both teams are walking out of the dugouts and game will kickoff after national anthems.
England line-up (4-2-3-1):
Pickford (GK), O’ Reilly, Konsa, Stones, James, Rice, Anderson, Gordon, Bellingham, Madueke, Kane
Jun 18, 2026, 1:32 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
With the whistle, the match kicks off. England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026
Jun 18, 2026, 1:34 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
England is donning white kit, while Croatia is dressed in blue. England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026
Jun 18, 2026, 1:36 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Mixup and Croatia earns the first corner.
Jun 18, 2026, 1:37 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
England looks nerves at the back as Stones and Konsa take heavy touches.
Jun 18, 2026, 1:41 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026
Penalty!!! England earns a penalty and their specialist Harry Kane will take the kick. But he misses. A top quality save by Croatia goalkeeper Livakovic.
Jun 18, 2026, 1:42 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026
Another twist, Harry Kane gets another chance as Croatia goolkeeper Livakovic came ahead of the line before the kick.
Jun 18, 2026, 1:43 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026
Goal!!! Harry Kane makes no mistake in the second attempt, and draws first lead for England.
ENG 1-0 CRO
Jun 18, 2026, 1:49 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
England fans' hearts were almost in their mounts as Croatia was closed to earn a Penalty, after Musa entered their box and gets past James before going down. But nothing awarded there, not even a corner. The play continues.
Jun 18, 2026, 1:54 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Hydration break!!! Croatia needs to change some strategy to level the scores. England 1-0 Croatia
Jun 18, 2026, 1:57 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Play resumes after Hydration break. ENG 1-0 CRO
Jun 18, 2026, 2:00 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Croatia is clearly struggling, and the pressure is now visible. They are only keeping the possession, but nothing substantial.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:03 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Kane wins a free kick after he was dropped within 30 metres of his own goal, when trying to control a pass from O’Reilly, but it presents Croatia with the chance to drive towards the box.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:05 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Croatia is showcasing a strong defence line and now allowing English players to convert any half chance to a goal.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:06 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Goal!!! Croatia levels the score. ENG 1-1 CRO
Jun 18, 2026, 2:08 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Mid-fielder Martine Baturina scores the equaliser in 37th minute with a clear kick without any deflection.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:13 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Goal!!! Harry Kane converts a corner into second goal for England. ENG 2-1 CRO
Jun 18, 2026, 2:16 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
This was Harry Kane's 81st England goal. He is eye the Golden Boot. ENG 2-1 CRO
Jun 18, 2026, 2:16 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
5 minutes added to first half as stoppage time.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:21 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Credit to Harry Kane, England has present a tough challenge to Croatia. First he converted a penalty kick into goal and then a header brought second goal.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:22 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Goal!!! Croatia scores second goal to level England's score. Musa hit the nets in last additional minute of first half. English goalkeeper had no answer to his fiery kick.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:26 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Half Time! Both teams are on their toes now, as Musa and Kane scored goals in stoppage time. No one is leaving any stone unturned and fans are getting a really good game to watch.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:39 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Second half begins! Harry Kane must be looking for his third goal of the night, as England and Croatia have leveled scores now.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:41 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Goal!!! England scores its third.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:45 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
English forward Jude Bellingham brings 3rd goal for his side as converts a long pass into a lead soon after the second half began. Croatian goalkeeper Livakovic had no answer to the clear kick. 5 goals have been scored in this match so far. END 3-2 CRO
Jun 18, 2026, 2:47 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Free kick! But this time, England could not encash it as Rice misses a curling effort. Croatia needs to do something extra here.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:51 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
What a save!!! Croatian goalkeeper Livakovic saves double attempt in a dramatic manner.
Jun 18, 2026, 2:52 am IST
England vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE
Harry Kane is making continuous attacks on Croatian goal post, but Livakovic is standing tall between Kane and goal post.
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