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England
4:2
HT: 2:2
Croatia
📍 AT&T Stadium, Arlington 🧑‍⚖️ Clement Turpin, France

England 4-2 Croatia: Match Report

Full Time · Group Stage - 1 · HT 2-2 · 17 Jun 2026

England beat Croatia 4-2 at AT&T Stadium, Arlington in the World Cup.

On the scoresheet: H. Kane for England on 10' from the penalty spot; H. Kane for England on 11' from the penalty spot; H. Kane for England on 12' from the penalty spot; M. Baturina for Croatia on 36', set up by P. Sucic; H. Kane for England on 42', set up by D. Rice; P. Musa for Croatia on 45+5', set up by I. Perisic; J. Bellingham for England on 47', set up by E. Anderson; and M. Rashford for England on 85', set up by B. Saka.

The match data shows possession was even (52%–48%), while England registered 21 shots to Croatia's 8 (11–5 on target).

It stayed a clean game, with the referee never reaching for a card.

⚽ England
  • H. Kane 10' (pen)
  • H. Kane 11' (pen)
  • H. Kane 12' (pen)
  • H. Kane 42'
  • J. Bellingham 47'
  • M. Rashford 85'
⚽ Croatia
  • M. Baturina 36'
  • P. Musa 45+5'

⏱️ Match Timeline

  1. H. Kane Penalty
    10'
  2. H. Kane Penalty
    11'
  3. H. Kane Penalty
    12'
  4. 36'
    M. Baturina Assist: P. Sucic
  5. H. Kane Assist: D. Rice
    42'
  6. 45+5'
    P. Musa Assist: I. Perisic
  7. J. Bellingham Assist: E. Anderson
    47'
  8. 🔁 58'
    L. Modric On: L. Modric · Off: M. Kovacic
  9. 🔁 66'
    L. Vuskovic On: L. Vuskovic · Off: M. Pasalic
  10. 🔁 66'
    P. Musa On: P. Musa · Off: I. Matanovic
  11. A. Gordon On: A. Gordon · Off: M. Rashford
    🔁 72'
  12. N. Madueke On: N. Madueke · Off: B. Saka
    🔁 72'
  13. D. Rice On: D. Rice · Off: M. Rogers
    🔁 72'
  14. 🔁 78'
    M. Baturina On: M. Baturina · Off: N. Vlasic
  15. 🔁 79'
    M. Baturina On: M. Baturina · Off: N. Vlasic
  16. 🔁 79'
    M. Pasalic On: M. Pasalic · Off: A. Kramaric
  17. J. Bellingham On: J. Bellingham · Off: D. Spence
    🔁 80'
  18. M. Rashford Assist: B. Saka
    85'
  19. J. Stones On: J. Stones · Off: M. Guehi
    🔁 87'

📊 Match Statistics

52% Possession 48%
21 Total shots 8
11 On target 5
8 Corners 1
9 Fouls 11
0 Offsides 1
402 Accurate passes 368
Statistical Pick
Double Chance 1X — England or Draw
Double chance : England or draw
Confidence
Medium · 60%

Match Result · 1X2

Pick: 1
1 · England 45% 1.73
X · Draw 45% 3.80
2 · Croatia 10% 4.75
Decimal odds · Bet365 · updated 17 Jun 05:30

Double Chance

Pick: 1X
1X90%
1255%
X255%

Over / Under Goals

Total xG: 2.60
0.5
Over 0.593%
Under 0.57%
1.5
Over 1.573%
Under 1.527%
2.5
Over 2.548%
Under 2.552%
3.5
Over 3.526%
Under 3.574%

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Pick: No
BTTS Yes47%
BTTS No53%
Your call:
1: 0% · X: 0% · 2: 0% (0 votes) ·

⚽ Expected Goals (xG)

England 0.00
Croatia 0.00

📊 Form

England
P: 0 · W: 0 · D: 0 · L: 0
Croatia
P: 0 · W: 0 · D: 0 · L: 0

🤝 Head-to-Head

  • 13 Jun 21 England 1-0 Croatia
  • 18 Nov 18 England 2-1 Croatia
  • 12 Oct 18 Croatia 0-0 England
  • 11 Jul 18 Croatia 2-1 England

⚖️ Team Comparison

0% Form 0%
0% Attack 0%
0% Defence 0%
0% Poisson 0%
64% H2H 36%
57% Goals 43%
60% Total 39%

📝 Analysis

The fixture between England and Croatia in the World Cup offers a compelling betting proposition. Our statistical model splits the odds: 45% for a England win, 45% for a draw, and 10% for Croatia. Season averages: 0.00 goals per game for England and 0.00 for Croatia. Across the last 4 head-to-head meetings, England leads with 2 wins to 1 for Croatia, with 1 draws. A clean sheet looks plausible for one side — BTTS leans to No. Recommended pick: Double Chance 1X — England or Draw. Please bet responsibly.

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