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Croatia coach happy to get the job done but admits struggles against Panama

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic admits his team struggled against Panama but was happy enough to pick up their first victory at this year's World Cup after a 1-0 win in Toronto.

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Harry Kane credits Thomas Tuchel's 'winning message' for England's World Cup victory over Croatia

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.

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England roar to impressive victory over Croatia in FIFA World Cup opener

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.

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'They punished our mistakes' - Zlatko Dalic disappointed by Croatia errors in England loss

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.

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FIFA Friendlies: Portugal, Brazil shine while Mexico, Belgium settle for stalemate

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.

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FIFA Friendlies: Mikel Oyarzabal bags brace for Spain, Florian Wirtz in top form for Germany

Spain dominated Serbia in Villarreal, while Germany edged out Switzerland in a seven-goal thriller as part of Friday night's international friendlies.

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