Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday.

Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup charge

England will target a fast start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L campaign when they face Croatia at the Dallas Stadium on the evening of Wednesday.

England target fast start against Croatia

Thomas Tuchel is not shy about stating England's ambition to win the World Cup, with his team strongly fancied to progress from Group L, which includes old foes Croatia.

England brace for Croatia reunion in World Cup Group L

Midfielder Luka Modric will compete in his fifth Fifa World Cup this summer as Croatia looks to make another deep challenge for the championship.

Luka Modric headlines Croatia's World Cup roster

Luka Modric will not play again for AC Milan this season after undergoing surgery on a cheekbone fracture suffered in his team's goalless draw with Juventus, a source with knowledge of the matter told AFP on Monday.

Modric's AC Milan season over after 'successful' cheekbone surgery

Trophy contenders Brazil, France, Croatia and Colombia will tune up for this summer's FIFA World Cup in North America by playing friendlies in the United States in March.

Brazil, France, others plan pre-World Cup friendlies in the US

England will open their 2026 World Cup bid against Croatia in Dallas on June 17, while the latest meeting of Brazil and Scotland at the tournament will take place in Miami, FIFA confirmed on Saturday.

England kick off World Cup bid in Dallas as 2026 schedule confirmed

Croatia came from behind to beat the Faroe Islands 3-1 in Rijeka on Friday and secure their qualification for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Croatia qualify for 2026 World Cup after a win over Faroes

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