Bellingham's breakout wins it as Kane nets twice in England's World Cup opener
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England opened their 2026 World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Croatia, with Kane converting a retaken penalty and scoring a first-half header, Bellingham delivering a decisive second-half strike, and Rashford sealing it late. Croatia briefly leveled twice, exposing defensive vulnerabilities that could worry Thomas Tuchel, while GOAL's player ratings spotlighted Bellingham (8/10) and Kane (8/10) among England's standout performers.
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