🔥 England vs Croatia Clash
England and Croatia kick off their World Cup campaigns in a highly anticipated Group Stage match. Both teams are looking to make a strong start in the tournament. This encounter promises to be an exciting one, given their past meetings.
England
🏆England seeks World Cup glory
Harry Kane
striker · Bayern Munich
Clinical finisher
Croatia
🏆Croatia aims for World Cup success
📈Croatia is FIFA ranked
🏟️Croatia has World Cup experience
👥Croatia faces England in Group L
Luka Modrić
midfielder · Real Madrid
Visionary playmaker
Ivan Perišić
winger · Tottenham Hotspur
Pacey winger
Andrej Kramarić
striker · Hoffenheim
Clinical striker
Josko Gvardiol
defender · RB Leipzig
Solid defender
Tale of the tape
4
England's World Cup semifinal appearances
2018
Croatia's World Cup runner-up finish
48
Teams in the 2026 World Cup
🎙️ Rivalry Renewed
England and Croatia have a rich history, having met in the 2018 World Cup semifinals, where Croatia won 2-1 in extra time. This match is a highly anticipated rematch.