The England national football team's 2026 World Cup campaign got off to a great start with a win against Croatia in their opening match in Dallas. Thomas Tuchel's side showed great spirit and determination to come from behind and secure a crucial three points. About 4,000 England supporters bought tickets for the game at the futuristic Arlington Stadium, but it is estimated that as many as 15,000 were in Texas for the buildup. Oli Lee, a music producer from Kent, paid $800 for his ticket and thought it was worth every penny. He said the atmosphere was electric and the England fans were in great voice, even breaking into a chorus of 'Sweet Caroline' during a break at the Fort Worth Rodeo. Lee Williams, from south London, has been planning his trip for months and took in the co-hosts' opening match in Los Angeles before spending a few days by the beach in Mexico. He arrived in Dallas on Tuesday and is hoping to be back for the semi-finals if England make it that far. Williams was encouraged by the way Thomas Tuchel's half-time speech inspired England to seize the initiative after conceding a second equaliser just before half-time against Croatia. The England national football team's fans have been making the most of their time in Texas, with some even purchasing cowboy hats to shield them from the sun. One pub in downtown Dallas, called the Londoner, said they ran out of beer after fans spent almost $30,000 in the space of three hours. The England national football team's next match will be a tough test, but with the spirit and determination they showed against Croatia, they will be confident of getting a good result. The team's defence looked shaky at times, but Marc Guéhi could be brought in to shore it up. The England national football team's fans will be hoping for another great performance from their team in the next match. And with the atmosphere and excitement building, it promises to be a thrilling ride for the England national football team in the 2026 World Cup.