# Harry Kane Equals Lineker's England World Cup Record as Three Lions Beat Croatia 4-2 in Thrilling Opener

*2026-06-18 10:02 UTC · Other · 1 min read*

> Harry Kane equaled Gary Lineker's England World Cup record of 10 goals as the Three Lions beat Croatia 4-2 in their 2026 World Cup opener in Dallas.

England opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas, with Harry Kane equaling Gary Lineker's England World Cup scoring record in the process. Kane struck twice — first from the penalty spot in the 12th minute and then with a header from a Declan Rice corner in the 42nd — bringing his World Cup goal tally to 10, matching the legendary mark set at Mexico 1986.

Croatia twice pulled level in a pulsating first half, with Martin Baturina's long-range strike and Petar Musa's finish off a Perisic pass threatening to spoil England's opener. But Thomas Tuchel's side came out transformed after the break, with Jude Bellingham restoring the lead just two minutes into the second half. Marcus Rashford sealed the result in the 85th minute, converting a Bukayo Saka assist to put England firmly in control of Group L.

The win sets England up strongly in the expanded 48-team tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Croatia, past finalists in 2018, now face a difficult path to the knockout rounds.

## Sources

- [skysports.com](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/32461/13552729/world-cup-2026-england-4-2-croatia-harry-kane-jude-bellingham-and-marcus-rashford-on-target-as-three-lions-make-winning-start)
- [espn.com](https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/760437/croatia-england)

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