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England - Croatia live: Kane converts penalty to put Three Lions ahead

France 24 · Jun 17, 2026, 7:44 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia in a rematch of the 2018 semi-final, with Thomas Tuchel's side seeking to shake off selection controversy and make an impact in Group L. Follow our liveblog to see how it unfolds.

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England - Croatia live: Kane converts penalty to put Three Lions ahead

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