Croatia
Monday, 22 June 2026
Friday, 19 June 2026
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![Thomas Tuchel England changes grow after Croatia win]()
Thomas Tuchel England changes grow after Croatia win
Thomas Tuchel said Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford have given him a selection headache after England's 4-2 win over Croatia.
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![Tuchel's bold substitution gamble transforms England at half-time]()
Tuchel's bold substitution gamble transforms England at half-time
Three substitutions at half-time shifted Bellingham to midfield. What followed was the tournament's best 10-15 minutes as England beat Croatia 4-2.
Thursday, 18 June 2026
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![Tuchel backs Saka bench call after England's win over Croatia]()
Tuchel backs Saka bench call after England's win over Croatia
Thomas Tuchel explained why Bukayo Saka was benched for England's 4-2 win over Croatia, backing the selection call on Bellingham and his bench.
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![England vs Croatia analysis: Barry was right about the first half]()
England vs Croatia analysis: Barry was right about the first half
Anthony Barry's halftime verdict on England vs Croatia was backed by the data, with cautious possession and set-piece dependence in a 4-2 win.
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![Tuchel says England lost their way before recovering to beat Croatia 4-2]()
Tuchel says England lost their way before recovering to beat Croatia 4-2
Thomas Tuchel said England overthought the first half against Croatia before a 4-2 win, with Harry Kane's double and Declan Rice's exit central.
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![England vs Croatia: Tuchel's Bellingham call pays off]()
England vs Croatia: Tuchel's Bellingham call pays off
Thomas Tuchel’s call to start Jude Bellingham paid off as England beat Croatia 4-2, with Bellingham and Harry Kane driving the win.
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![Declan Rice injury scare eased after England's win over Croatia]()
Declan Rice injury scare eased after England's win over Croatia
Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice’s withdrawal against Croatia was precautionary, with Rice insisting he is all good and expects to face Ghana.
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![England vs Croatia: Tuchel's half-time message changed the game]()
England vs Croatia: Tuchel's half-time message changed the game
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham say Thomas Tuchel's calm half-time speech helped England turn a 2-2 opener into a 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia.
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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![England’s big calls pay off in 4-2 Croatia win]()
England’s big calls pay off in 4-2 Croatia win
England beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener, with Harry Kane scoring twice, Jude Bellingham striking after the restart and the bench adding more.
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![Thomas Tuchel wanted England to stop protecting the result against Croatia]()
Thomas Tuchel wanted England to stop protecting the result against Croatia
Thomas Tuchel said England were too focused on protecting the result before their second-half surge against Croatia.
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![Harry Kane breaks World Cup penalty record after retake drama against Croatia]()
Harry Kane breaks World Cup penalty record after retake drama against Croatia
Harry Kane is the first player to score five World Cup penalties after a retake against Croatia, moving past Lionel Messi's previous mark of four.
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![Tuchel's system-first philosophy: tournament readiness over reputation]()
Tuchel's system-first philosophy: tournament readiness over reputation
Tuchel's England squad drops star players for system fit. Chalobah's selection restructures the defense; Foden, Palmer, Maguire, Shaw pay the price.
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![Croatia’s experienced core still makes England’s opener awkward]()
Croatia’s experienced core still makes England’s opener awkward
Croatia's World Cup opener against England looks awkward for one reason: Modric, Gvardiol, Kramaric and a proven core still carry real weight.
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![Jude Bellingham back in England's No 10 debate]()
Jude Bellingham back in England's No 10 debate
Jude Bellingham’s World Cup case is back in focus as Paul Robinson and Jordan Henderson back his X factor, while Thomas Tuchel keeps the No 10 battle with
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![Tuchel says England will keep their style in Dallas heat]()
Tuchel says England will keep their style in Dallas heat
Thomas Tuchel says England will keep their style in Dallas, where temperatures will exceed 30C for the Croatia opener and hydration breaks apply.
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Saturday, 13 June 2026
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![Jordan Henderson England World Cup squad debate grows as Bellingham and Rogers back him]()
Jordan Henderson England World Cup squad debate grows as Bellingham and Rogers back him
Bellingham and Rogers have defended Jordan Henderson's England World Cup place as pundits push younger alternatives and Tuchel's selection calls.
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![England vs Croatia preview: Guehi expected to miss out as Tuchel leans physical]()
England vs Croatia preview: Guehi expected to miss out as Tuchel leans physical
England's World Cup opener against Croatia is already shaping into a selection story, with Marc Guehi expected to miss out and Jude Bellingham likely to start.
Friday, 12 June 2026
Groups
Standings Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Mexico | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  South Africa | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 3 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Standings Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Switzerland | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Canada | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Standings Group C
Standings Group D
Standings Group E
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Germany | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Ivory Coast | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 |  Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 |  Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Standings Group F
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
| 3 |  Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Standings Group G
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Egypt | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Standings Group H
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 3 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 |  Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
Standings Group I
Standings Group J
Standings Group K
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Colombia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 11 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 3 |  Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
Standings Group L
Standings Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) | Spain | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Norway | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| 3 | Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
| 4 |  Brazil | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| 6 | Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 8 | Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
| 9 |  Paraguay | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 5 |
| 10 | Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |  Ghana | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| 12 | Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| 13 | Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 14 |  Austria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 15 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| 16 |  Algeria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
| 17 |  Senegal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 18 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 19 | Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 20 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 21 |  Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 22 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 23 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 24 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
| 25 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| 26 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
| 27 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
| 28 |  Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| 29 |  Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| 30 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
| 31 |  Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |