Harry Kane ties England’s record for World Cup goals in 4-2 win over Croatia
Harry Kane scored twice to tie England’s World Cup goal record with 10, while Jude Bellingham added another goal in a 4-2 win over Croatia in Arlington, Texas. The match featured a penalty for Kane after Luka Modric fouled Noni Madueke, and Croatia’s Petar Musa and Martin Baturina scored before England’s late rally secured the victory.
England secured a 4-2 victory over Croatia in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday, with Harry Kane becoming the joint-leading scorer in World Cup history. Kane scored twice to reach 10 goals, tying Gary Lineker’s record from 1986 and 1990, while Jude Bellingham added a goal just two minutes into the second half. Croatia’s Petar Musa and Martin Baturina had leveled the score before England’s Marcus Rashford sealed the win in the 85th minute. Kane’s first goal came after a penalty was awarded following a VAR review, as Luka Modric fouled Noni Madueke in the box. His second goal was a header from a corner kick by Declan Rice. Bellingham’s goal came from a long pass, and England’s late surge overcame Croatia’s early response. The match took place at AT&T Stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys, where fans enjoyed air-conditioned comfort amid Texas heat. Croatia’s Musa, playing for MLS’s FC Dallas, scored a late consolation goal, while England’s Jordan Pickford conceded twice in the first half. England’s next Group L match is against Ghana in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, while Croatia faces Panama in Toronto on the same day. Kane’s achievement highlights his status as one of England’s all-time top strikers, with 81 international goals to his name.
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