England vs Croatia Live: Thrilling World Cup 2026
MAX Global: England vs Croatia Live coverage brings you the key updates from this World Cup 2026 Group L match, including the final score, goals, match status, confirmed lineups, and major moments.
Latest Match Updates
Final score: England 4-2 Croatia.
Match status: Full time according to the latest available update.
85: Marcus Rashford scores England’s fourth goal after a well-worked move, giving England a two-goal cushion late in the match.
47: Jude Bellingham scores England’s third goal early in the second half with a low finish to restore the lead.
45+5: Petar Musa scores Croatia’s second equalizer before halftime.
42: Harry Kane scores England’s second goal with a powerful header.
36: Martin Baturina scores Croatia’s first equalizer with a strong strike.
12: Harry Kane scores England’s first goal from a retaken penalty.
England vs Croatia match summary
England opened their World Cup 2026 Group L campaign with a dramatic 4-2 win over Croatia.
Harry Kane gave England the lead from a retaken penalty in the 12th minute, before Martin Baturina equalized for Croatia in the 36th minute. Kane then restored England’s lead in the 42nd minute, but Petar Musa made it 2-2 before halftime.
England responded quickly after the break. Jude Bellingham scored in the 47th minute to put England back in front, before Marcus Rashford sealed the result with an 85th-minute goal.
England vs Croatia Live: What happened so far?
The biggest story of the match was England’s ability to respond every time Croatia came back. Kane scored twice in the first half, Bellingham struck early in the second half, and Rashford finished the game off late.
Croatia showed real attacking threat through Baturina and Musa, but England’s finishing in decisive moments proved stronger.
Confirmed lineups
England XI:
Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Nico O’Reilly, John Stones, Reece James, Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Anthony Gordon, Noni Madueke.
Croatia XI:
Dominik Livakovic, Josip Stanisic, Josko Gvardiol, Josip Sutalo, Luka Vuskovic, Luka Modric, Mario Pasalic, Martin Baturina, Petar Sucic, Ivan Perisic, Petar Musa.
Where to watch World Cup 2026 matches
Fans can watch World Cup 2026 matches through official broadcasters in their region. beIN SPORTS is carrying the tournament in MENA and France, while UK viewers were directed to ITV1 and ITVX for England vs Croatia. Match updates and live scores are also available through FIFA’s Match Centre, ESPN, and other official live-score platforms.
