England begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a Group L match against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday night. Multiple outlets say the fixture marks the start of Thomas Tuchel’s tournament preparations, with England having faced a series of selection questions ahead of kick-off. Several reports point to a likely midfield and attacking shape in which Jude Bellingham is included in the starting XI, with at least one outlet suggesting he starts in the No.10 role rather than Morgan Rogers. There is also uncertainty reported around Bukayo Saka’s fitness, with Noni Madueke presented as a potential alternative if Saka is not fit. Additional comments across the coverage indicate there are open questions about England’s defensive selections, particularly the composition of the centre-back partnership. On the Croatia side, NDTV reports that Luka Modrić starts. Other stories focus on how to watch the match, listing information for viewers such as kick-off time and broadcast options. One report additionally references a claim that England’s starting XI has been “leaked,” though the overall coverage centers on confirmed or expected team news as the match begins.