England began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas. Harry Kane scored twice, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also found the net. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised the team's performance. Kane also matched several World Cup records, including becoming only the second England player to score in three different World Cups.
Dallas: The United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed England's 4-2 win in their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign opener against Croatia at the Dallas Stadium in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday (local time), calling it "a performance to be proud of."
Prime minister reaction
In a post on X, PM Starmer congratulated the team on their victory over Croatia and expressed confidence ahead of the next match, which England will play against Ghana on June 23.
Starmer post on X
"A fantastic result against Croatia and a performance to be proud of. On to the next one," he said in the X post.
Match overview and goals
Coming to the match, England captain Harry Kane scored twice, Jude Bellingham produced a standout second-half strike, while substitute Marcus Rashford added a late goal to complete the victory as Thomas Tuchel's side overcame a determined Croatian challenge.
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