England start their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia in their Group L opener. The match ends with England scoring four times, including a late goal from Marcus Rashford. Rashford comes on as a substitute and then adds England’s fourth goal, helping secure the victory. Croatia also find the net twice during the game, but England’s scoring output proves enough to win the match. The result gives England a winning start in Group L and sets the tone for their tournament progression, while Croatia begin the group with a defeat. Both teams are competing in the group stage at the World Cup, and this first fixture is the decisive moment for both sides’ early positions in the standings. The win is recorded as a 4-2 scoreline, with England’s fourth goal coming specifically via Rashford, who plays a key role after entering the match.