England take on Croatia in a highly anticipated World Cup 2026 group stage encounter at the iconic Wembley Stadium. Gareth Southgate's squad aims to build on their strong tournament start, while Croatia, led by Luka Modric, look to bounce back after a mixed opening performance.
First Half Action
The match kicked off with intense pace, both teams pressing high. England's Jude Bellingham came close early, firing a shot just wide. Croatia responded through Ivan Perisic, whose cross was headed over by Andrej Kramaric. The deadlock was broken in the 25th minute when Harry Kane latched onto a through ball from Phil Foden, slotting past Dominik Livakovic.
Second Half Drama
Croatia equalized shortly after the break through a stunning long-range strike from Mateo Kovacic. England regained the lead via a Bukayo Saka volley, but Croatia equalized again from a set-piece, with Josko Gvardiol heading home. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, leaving Group B wide open.
Key Moments
- 25' Goal: Harry Kane (England) 1-0
- 52' Goal: Mateo Kovacic (Croatia) 1-1
- 68' Goal: Bukayo Saka (England) 2-1
- 79' Goal: Josko Gvardiol (Croatia) 2-2
The result keeps both teams in contention for knockout qualification, with England needing a win in their final group match.
