Declan Rice leaves the pitch during England’s World Cup 2026 group match against Croatia and is replaced in a 4-2 win, prompting an injury concern. One report says Rice is forced off after limping during the period leading up to his substitution, and another describes him as “limping” after being taken off. After the match, England manager Thomas Tuchel provides an injury update, but the available accounts focus on the immediate concern rather than confirming the severity or diagnosis. The reports agree on the match context: England defeat Croatia 4-2 in their group encounter, and Rice’s departure occurs during the game. While the coverage highlights Rice’s physical discomfort as the trigger for the substitution, it does not provide additional medical information such as scans, timelines, or whether he is expected to miss subsequent fixtures. Tuchel’s post-match update is framed as an assessment of the midfielder’s condition.