Harry Kane has credited Thomas Tuchel's inspiring half-time message after England recovered from a dramatic first-half collapse to defeat Croatia 4-2 in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match.
England began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with an impressive 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas, but it was Thomas Tuchel's calm half-time message that helped transform an uneven display into a convincing win.
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic has admitted his side had run out of room for mistakes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a 4-2 defeat to England in their Group L opener at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday.
Last night's FIFA international friendlies provided a captivating preview of elite competition, as Portugal and Brazil secured decisive victories while Mexico and Belgium battled to a draw.
Spain dominated Serbia in Villarreal, while Germany edged out Switzerland in a seven-goal thriller as part of Friday night's international friendlies.
A dramatic night across Europe saw Germany and the Netherlands seal their 2026 World Cup places with emphatic wins, while Croatia produced a stirring comeback and Poland rescued themselves late on in Malta.