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England and Croatia thrill fans in chaotic World Cup opener
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by Walla · Jun 17, 2026
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What happened
England and Croatia played a dramatic 2026 World Cup opener overnight between Wednesday and Thursday. England led twice, Croatia fought back twice, and Jude Bellingham scored the decisive third goal early in the second half.
- 01England and Croatia opened World Cup 2026 with a dramatic, high-scoring match.
- 02England led twice, Croatia equalized twice, and Jude Bellingham scored the third goal.
- 03Both teams created many chances and nearly added more goals.
- 04Social media called it the “game of the tournament” and “absolute cinema.”
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