The Three Lions have started their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win against Croatia. Harry Kane scored a brace to help England earn the victory.

What happened?

England played Croatia on Wednesday, with Kane putting the team ahead 1-0 at the 12th minute. Croatia tied the game in the 36th minute, but Kane put England back in the lead six minutes later.

Why the comparison to Dallas Cowboys?

Fox Sports' pundit and Premier League champion Kasper Schmeichel compared England to the Dallas Cowboys, citing their massive talent but lack of recent wins. Schmeichel said England haven't won a World Cup since 1966, while the Cowboys' last Super Bowl title was in 1995.

What comes next?

England's next match is against Ghana on June 23 at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Croatia | 4-2 win | Last result: England 4-2 Croatia (2026-06-17). Recent form: 2W-0D-2L. Next fixture: vs Spain (at home, 2026-09-26).