World Cup Coverage
England beat Croatia 4-2 as Kane scores twice
World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, latest news as England make winning start - June 18
Caleb Yirenki's late goal gives Ghana a 1-0 victory over Panama in the World Cup
'If we lose, we lose our way': Thomas Tuchel's Bazball England blueprint emerges in chaotic Croatia win
FC Dallas' Petar Musa scores first World Cup goal for Croatia
Ghana's great escape against Panama shows Queiroz needs a rethink
Portugal stunned by Congo before England faces Croatia and other World Cup highlights, in photos
World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi leading Golden Boot race, ahead of pack that includes Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane

Tuchel, England

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World Cup: Tuchel ‘begging’ FIFA to reposition photographers after England anthem ‘ruined’
Tuchel said he could not see his squad as they sang 'God Save the King' ahead of Wednesday's 4-2 victory against Croatia.

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The Washington Post · 7h
England coach Tuchel asks FIFA to move photographers obstructing his view during national anthem
ESPN · 7h
Tuchel 'begging' FIFA to move photographers during England anthem

Kane, England and Croatia

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Kane puts England ahead against Croatia with retaken penalty
Harry Kane puts England 1-0 up against Croatia with a retaken penalty, after his initial attempt was saved by Dominik Livakovic, who was deemed to be off his line.

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ESPN on MSN · 18h
England overcome 'nerves' for statement World Cup win over Croatia
ESPN on MSN · 20h
England 4-2 Croatia: Harry Kane at the double as Three Lions start World Cup campaign with chaotic win

Harry Kane scores

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Gary Lineker: Harry Kane 'the greatest striker' ever for England
Gary Lineker has called Harry Kane "the greatest English striker we've ever had" after the England captain equalled his World Cup goals record.

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USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 18h
England takes World Cup revenge on Croatia behind Harry Kane brace
The Indianapolis Star · 13h
England's Harry Kane sets the tone in World Cup opener vs Croatia

Ghana, Panama

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Yirenkyi's last-gasp strike seals 1-0 victory for Ghana over Panama
Caleb Yirenkyi scored a stoppage-time winner to earn Ghana a 1-0 win ​over Panama in a chilly and lively World Cup game on Wednesday in which the African side were forced to play ‌the second half without starting goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi.

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ESPN on MSN · 17h
Ghana 1 - 0 Panama: Late, late Yirenkyi goal wins chaotic match - as it happened
Fox Sports · 17h
Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scores goal in stoppage time to seal win over Panama | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

Fans celebrate England's start to World Cup

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In pictures: Fans celebrate England's start to World Cup
Despite the late kick-off time, England fans across the West stayed up to see the national team beat Croatia in their first World Cup match. The 21:00 BST kick-off meant it was a challenge for supporters and venues alike,

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CBS Texas on MSN · 15h
Fans celebrate England's win
BBC · 10h
Reaction to England's World Cup opening match

Ghana's Thomas Partey loses appeal

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Court denies Ghana bid to get Thomas Partey, who faces rape charges, into Canada for World Cup game
Partey faces allegations in Britain from several women dating to his time playing for Arsenal from 2020 to 2025. He has pleaded not guilty.

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CBC.ca · 1d
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup
ESPN on MSN · 1d
Thomas Partey to miss Ghana World Cup opener after visa appeal rejected

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