Croatia fall 4–2 to England, Portugal clash next
England put four past Croatia
Not the night you wanted. England 4–2 Croatia in the group stage, and Thomas Tuchel's side made a statement (2) (3). Harry Kane was on the scoresheet, Yoane Wissa caused problems, it was not close. The result sends England top of Group L, with Croatia settling for second.
Portugal await in Toronto
The round of 32 is set. Croatia face Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo looking to get back among the goals (1). It shapes up as a probable final World Cup appearance for one of two legends, Luka Modric or Ronaldo. Lineups and TV streams are being confirmed ahead of the knockout clash.
Fan reactions
Croatian supporters are not shell-shocked by the England result, the mood is already shifting toward Portugal. Some fans are tipping Mexico as the tournament's dark horse after their perfect group stage: three wins, zero goals conceded. The Gilberto Mora thread has more on that.
Sources
- 1. 101greatgoals.com — Portugal v Croatia: World Cup 2026 line-ups, stats and TV streams as Ronaldo looks to get back on goal train
- 2. fussballnationalmannschaft.net — Internationale Pressestimmen vor England gegen DR Kongo: Tuchel unter Druck?
- 3. transfermarkt.co.uk — Yoane Wissa, Chancel Mbemba & Co. - Five DR Congo players England should watch out for in World Cup clash