England begins their World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia in Dallas. The two teams last met in the 2018 World Cup semifinals, where Croatia won. Both sides have plenty to prove in Group L. England will lean on captain Harry Kane, while Croatia's Luka Modric brings world-class midfield experience. According to Al Jazeera, this opening match could shape both teams' tournament trajectory.

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