- England vs. Croatia kicks off Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET at Dallas Stadium in Dallas.
- Star matchup: England’s Harry Kane faces Croatia’s veteran Luka Modrić.
- England (FIFA No. 4) make their 17th World Cup appearance (best: champions 1966); Croatia (No. 11) their 7th (best: runners-up 2018).
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