06/18/2026
โฝ๐ FIFA World Cup Recap | June 17
England kicked off their World Cup campaign in style, earning a 4-2 victory over Croatia in one of the tournament's most entertaining matches so far. The Three Lions showed plenty of attacking quality and sent an early message to the rest of the field that they could be a team to watch this summer.
Elsewhere:
Austria 3-1 Jordan โ Austria opened Group J with a convincing win.
Portugal 1-1 DR Congo โ Portugal were held to a surprise draw despite entering as favorites.
Ghana 1-0 Panama โ Ghana secured a valuable three points in a tightly contested match.
Colombia 3-1 Uzbekistan โ Colombia finished the day strong with a composed victory.
๐ Let's hear your thoughts:
Is England an early contender to lift the World Cup trophy?
Do you think Cristiano Ronaldo will make a major impact for Portugal this tournament?
What's your bold prediction for the rest of the group stage?
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