Jude Bellingham is set to start in England's coveted number 10 role in their World Cup opener against Croatia.

Wednesday concludes the first round of World Cup group stage fixtures. In a baffling trend, 12 own goals were scored at the 2018 World Cup, smashing the previous tournament record. DR Congo suddenly looks like a real threat to make the Round of 32 out of a Group I that also includes Uzbekistan and Colombia.

England's quest to end a painful 60-year wait for World Cup glory begins against a Croatia side that helped prolong that dream by eliminating them in the 2018 semifinals in Russia. The Three Lions arrived in Kansas City on Saturday,

Thousands of England fans have been flooding into Texas ahead of the match, which is the Three Lions' first game of the tournament.

England take on Croatia in the opening fixture of Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup tonight.Thomas Tuchel’s team meet a Croatian side with a proud history in this competition, in what represents a

England manager Thomas Tuchel is fortunate to have 26 high-quality players to choose from at the World Cup. The Three Lions have one of the most talented squads in the tournament, despite leaving several top players at home.

Jack Buchanan, Chief EFL EditorEngland will kick off their World Cup campaign this evening against Croatia, as Group L finally gets underway.As many will remember, the Croat’s broke English hearts

Croatia defeated England in the semi-finals in Russia eight years ago, with Mario Mandzukic plunging a dagger into the heart of England fans everywhere with his extra-time winner in 2018. Since then,