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Will England win the World Cup? Experts predict if football is coming home

England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17

Evening Standard

World Cup Group L Odds: England vs Croatia Predictions

England are heavy favorites to win World Cup 2026 Group L, but Croatia at +340 offer the only real upset value. Full odds breakdown inside.

Sports Lens

How forgotten co-hosts Canada can silence their noisy neighbours at World Cup 2026

Canada will be led by American Jesse Marsch, but the co-hosts’ form is concerning, though a soft group and a lengthy run of home advantage could prove decisive

The Independent UK

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Thomas Tuchel makes surprise England claim as Croatia loom in World Cup opener

Three Lions face tough test in Group L curtain-raiser as they reunite with 2018 semi-final opponents

Evening Standard

Three things we learned from England win as Thomas Tuchel faces huge World Cup decision

Three Lions boss still has selection dilemmas in key positions ahead of Group L curtain-raiser against Croatia

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Costa Rica: Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon send World Cup message

Thomas Tuchel facing some key selection dilemmas ahead of Group L opener against Croatia next week

Evening Standard

England 3-0 Costa Rica: Three Lions stroll to victory in final World Cup warm-up after storm delay

Anthony Gordon stars as Thomas Tuchel’s side lift confidence before Group L opener against Croatia

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How Anthony Gordon’s late dash answered England’s toughest question for World Cup 2026 opener

Thomas Tuchel’s side overcame the elements, after rain and lightning delayed kick-off in Orlando, with Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Ollie Watkins confirming a comfortable win ahead of next week’s World Cup 2026 opener against Croatia

The Independent UK

World Cup Disruptors: The 10 Dark-horse Teams Capable of Causing World Cup Chaos

With 48 teams and an expanded knockout stage, the 2026 Fifa World Cup is ripe for upsets. We rank the 10 dark horses most capable of eliminating a favorite and making a deep run in North America.

Latin Times

England v Costa Rica kick-off delayed with lightning and rain causing havoc at World Cup 2026 warm-up

The Three Lions finalise their preparation in Orlando, with Thomas Tuchel looking to build form before next week’s World Cup 2026 opener against Croatia in Dallas

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in USA: Full fixture list, EST match timings, where to watch and more

Football fans anticipate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will host 48 teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches begin on June 12 and conclude on July 20. The schedule includes opening games, blockbuster group-stage clashes, and a Round of 32. Fans can watch on various broadcasting…

The Economic Times

Croatia's stunning Plitvice Lakes: The UNESCO wonder where waterfalls, bears and venomous snakes coexist

Tucked into the Dinaric Alps of central Croatia, roughly halfway between Zagreb and the Adriatic coast, a chain of 16 terraced lakes spills down a limestone valley in a cascade of waterfalls that have been forming and reforming for millennia. Plitvice Lakes National Park covers nearly 30,000 hectares, making it…

The Times of India

Jamie Carragher believes Jude Bellingham’s England role will ‘dominate airwaves’ during World Cup

Bellingham and Morgan Rogers are fighting it out to start at No.10 for England’s first match against Croatia

The Independent UK

Is England v Costa Rica on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch final pre-World Cup friendly

Thomas Tuchel’s England will play one last tune-up game before their World Cup Group L opener against Croatia next week

The Independent UK

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England vs. Costa Rica—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Thomas Tuchel’s side will be out to produce a more convincing pre-World Cup performance in Orlando.

The Guardian - UK

Dalic admits Croatia’s World Cup opener against England ‘can destroy everything’

Zlatko Dalic sees Croatia’s World Cup opener against England as pivotal to their summer fortunes

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 kits: Every home and away shirt ranked and rated

A needlessly detailed look at the shirts on display at this summer’s World Cup in North America, ranked from most unpleasant to most majestic

The Independent UK

When is England’s first game at World Cup 2026?

England play Croatia, their opponents in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, in their opening match of Group L in 2026

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The Guardian - UK

Modric still casts a spell as Croatia win warm-up with England to come

Luka Modric scored on what could be last game on home soil as Croatia beat Slovenia 2-1 before heading off to the US, with England in their World Cup group

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Format, groups, full schedule, India match timings, where to watch, and everything you need to know

FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest ever with 48 teams. Hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament runs from June 11 to July 19. A new format includes 12 groups and a Round of 32 knockout stage. Indian fans…

Evening Standard

What does draw no bet mean and how to use it for the 2026 World Cup?

Discover what is the meaning of draw no bet and how it can be used to bet on the World Cup

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 – Group L guide: England aim to end 60 years of hurt from group of familiar foes and troubled Ghana

Thomas Tuchel leads the Three Lions to North America with sky-high expectations but old warriors Croatia, plus Panama and Ghana present a tricky test

The Independent UK

Small plane crash in Croatia leaves 4 people dead

Croatian police say that a small plane crashed, killing four people

The Economic Times

Forget the players, World Cup's wildest fan Ivana Knoll just made herself the star of the England vs Croatia game

Ivana Knoll, the Croatian World Cup superfan, has gone viral after sharing a strange AI-generated football video featuring an England vs Croatia match concept. The clip, posted on Instagram, shows a heavily stylized digital stadium where Knoll appears as part of a surreal, glitch-filled football sequence. Instead of realistic gameplay,…

TechRadar

How to watch Croatia vs Belgium: Free Streams & TV Guide for World Cup warm-up, team news

All the ways to watch Croatia vs Belgium live streams online and from anywhere in one of the last friendlies before the 2026 World Cup gets underway.

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