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Tuchel’s halftime message sparks England’s World Cup opening win over Croatia
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75% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 18, 2026
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What happened
England beat Croatia 4-2 in their 2026 World Cup opener after Thomas Tuchel’s halftime talk helped turn the match. Harry Kane scored twice, Jude Bellingham restored the lead early in the second half, and Marcus Rashford sealed the win.
- 01England beat Croatia 4-2 in its 2026 World Cup opener.
- 02Tuchel’s halftime message changed England’s approach immediately.
- 03Kane scored twice, and Bellingham scored two minutes after halftime.
- 04Rashford added the late fourth goal.
- 05Kane matched Gary Lineker’s England World Cup scoring record.
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