England top Group Lpublished at 07:49 BST 18 June
England 4-2 Croatia
Here's how things are shaping up in Group L.
England play Ghana on 23 June then Panama on 27 June.
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England top Group Lpublished at 07:49 BST 18 June
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Thrilling start! But do we need that Guehi/Stones partnership to iron out those defensive creases?
James
Defensive frailtiespublished at 07:39 BST 18 June
England 4-2 Croatia
England were certainly strong going forward, but Croatia also highlighted the Three Lions' weaknesses in defence.
The selection of Ezri Konsa ahead of Manchester City defender Marc Guehi was contentious and it is a debate that will no doubt continue going into England's next game against Ghana on Tuesday.
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That was a high intensity, positive second half. They found their rhythm. Having equal, or arguably better, players come on at 70 minutes blew them away. No need to consolidate your lead when you can maintain that for 90.
Liam
Solid in attack and a good midfield performance. Defence much to improve and change. A more clinical team would have scored more. Very good use of subs.
Siva
'Take the game to them'published at 07:30 BST 18 June
England 4-2 Croatia
'I wonder what Thomas Tuchel said to them?'
That was probably what most of us were thinking after England came out firing against Croatia in the second-half.
England captain Harry Kane told BBC Sport: "The boss said at half-time to up the tempo, go man for man and completely take the game to them, and that is exactly what happened.
"You saw us at our best level, both with and without the ball and we could have scored three or four goals in that 20-minute spell in the second half.
"We did what we needed to do and finished the game off nicely at the end."
Image source, gettTuchel 'loved the reaction' in second halfpublished at 07:23 BST 18 June
England 4-2 Croatia
Media caption, Tuchel 'loved the reaction' after England's 'complicated' first half
It was a lively first half between England and Croatia as Zlatko Dalic's side twice came back from behind to go into half-time level.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel called that first half "complicated," but "loved the reaction" his side gave after the break.
And the half-time team talk seemed to have an almost immediate impact as Jude Bellingham scored within two minutes of the restart to put England 3-2 ahead.
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Haven't felt like this about an England team since Euro 2004. Very entertaining.
Chris
Image source, Getty ImagesTuchel's side a mixed bagpublished at 07:13 BST 18 June
England 4-2 Croatia
Image source, Getty ImagesThomas Tuchel will be delighted at starting the World Cup with a victory, so vital for confidence at any major tournament.
He will, however, know there is work to do despite an impressive win and a scoreline that was a fair reflection of their superiority, especially in the second half.
England were potent in attack, particularly for a spell after the break when Jude Bellingham scored and Croatia somehow held out during a period of intense pressure.
Harry Kane joined Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland in making an early pitch for the Golden Boot, while Bellingham gave a powerhouse display he embellished with a fine goal.
It was in defence, however, where Tuchel will feel there must be improvements as Croatia scored two goals that could have been avoided.
In the end, though, it was the three points that mattered and England fully merited their win.
get involved Get Involved - Have your say on England's winpublished at 07:08 BST 18 June
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How are we all doing? A little sleepy after a late night? Or is the adrenaline of that England performance enough to keep you going this morning?
England have been accused of playing with the handbrake on in recent years, but there was no sign of that against Croatia.
It was football on the edge and England's followers, judging by their reaction at the final whistle and afterwards, loved it.
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What were the other day seven results?published at 07:03 BST 18 June
Before we dive into all things England, there were three other games on matchday seven:
- Portugal 1-1 Congo DR
- Ghana 1-0 Panama
- Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia
Media caption, Portugal 1-1 DR Congo Highlights - World Cup 2026
Media caption, Highlights: Last gasp drama in Ghana vs Panama
Media caption, Diaz scores as Colombia beat debutants Uzbekistan
Watch the highlightspublished at 06:57 BST 18 June
England 4-2 Croatia
Thomas Tuchel's England demonstrated strength in attack and frailty in defence, but possessed the firepower to finally overcome Croatia and set the platform for progress in Group L.
Grab yourself a brew/coffee and watch the highlights below.
Media caption, Highlights: A six goal thriller ends England 4-2 Croatia
Postpublished at 06:51 BST 18 June
England 4-2 Croatia
England scored four and it could have easily been more in the second half if it wasn't for the valiant efforts of Croatia keeper Dominik Livakovic.
Here's all four of the goals ...
Media caption, Kane puts England ahead against Croatia with retaken penalty
Media caption, Kane heads England into 2-1 lead against Croatia
Media caption, Bellingham give England the lead again at the start of the second half
Media caption, Substitute Rashford scores England's fourth against Croatia
Postpublished at 06:46 BST 18 June
England 4-2 Croatia
Good morning!
England got their World Cup campaign underway in style with a thrilling 4-2 win over Croatia last night.
It was good, wasn't it?
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FIFA World Cup Scores and fixtures
Thursday 18th June
Group L
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Group A
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
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| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 |
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Group B
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
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| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 |
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| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 |
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Group C
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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Group D
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
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Group E
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 |
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Group F
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
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Group G
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Group H
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Group I
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
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Group J
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
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Group K
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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Group L
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 |
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3rd Place Ranking
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
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| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2 : 16th Finals
- Position 3 : Possible 16th Finals
