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England Thrash Croatia 4-2 in World Cup Opener, Kane Equals Lineker's Scoring Record
Times of India·Thursday, 18 June 2026
England beat Croatia 4-2 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener in Dallas. Harry Kane scored a brace, equalling Gary Lineker's 36-year-old record of 10 England World Cup goals, despite initially missing a penalty. Substitute Marcus Rashford also got on the scoresheet to seal the win.
Why It Matters
England vs Croatia is one of world football's most-watched rivalries, and this result sets the tone for one of the tournament's most followed groups.
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