England start their World Cup bid with a match against Croatia, beginning what is described as an attempt to end a long wait for a major trophy. Ahead of the game, both outlets highlight that the opener sets the tone for England’s campaign against a Croatia side in the same tournament. Separately, Cristiano Ronaldo is singled out for a record-related milestone. Both reports state that Ronaldo is set to appear in a sixth World Cup tournament, which matches a record-equalling number for the competition. The articles present the key storylines as England’s tournament opener versus Croatia and Ronaldo’s bid to make World Cup history through his participation across six tournaments. No additional match details, scores, or broader tournament implications are provided in the supplied excerpts. The focus remains on the two parallel narratives: England’s start of their campaign and Ronaldo’s attempt to equal a longstanding record for World Cup appearances.