England vs Croatia: LIVE – World Cup 2026

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: England

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England vs Croatia: LIVE – World Cup 2026

The Group L opener of the 2026 World Cup between England and Croatia is a repeat of the 2018 semifinal. England have been waiting 60 years for a second World Cup title, while Croatia, runners-up in 2018, have never won. Live coverage includes lineups, stats, and standings, as well as links to the Portugal vs DR Congo match.

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