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On June 17, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, England faces Croatia in the opening match of the World Cup group stage. With England showing recent form and Croatia's resilient squad, the main lean here is for England to avoid defeat, making the double chance bet appealing. Explore the best odds, value picks, and expert predictions for this exciting encounter.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
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England
Stats
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England
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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England
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | - | - | - |
| Home | - | - | - |
| Away | - | - | - |
Croatia
Stats
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Croatia
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Croatia
|
CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | - | - | - |
| Home | - | - | - |
| Away | - | - | - |
England
Croatia
England
Croatia
England
Croatia
England
Croatia
England
Croatia
England
Croatia
The England vs Croatia match at the 2026 World Cup at AT&T Stadium is set to be a highly anticipated opener. England, buoyed by their recent victories including a 1-0 win over Croatia in the Euro 2020, are slightly favored. Croatia's squad, featuring seasoned players like Luka Modric, remains competitive but has struggled historically against England. Recent form shows England entering with confidence and home advantage, which could be decisive.
England's squad is strong, with key attackers Kane and Rashford likely to be pivotal. Defender updates suggest stability at the back, though injury concerns for some squad members are minimal. Croatia's team features experienced midfielders such as Modric and Kovacic, with their defensive line anchored by Gvardiol. Injury updates suggest both squads are at full strength for this fixture.
If England scores first in the match on June 17, 2026 at AT&T Stadium, expect a shift in momentum that could favor England, especially given their recent form and strong squad. Croatia's squad remains resilient, but their recent head-to-head defeats suggest England has a psychological edge. A draw remains a plausible outcome should both teams focus on cautious play, especially given the stakes of the World Cup opening game.
Expect England to adopt an assertive yet controlled tempo, utilizing their offensive talents like Kane and Saka to break down Croatia's disciplined defense. Croatia may focus on counter-attacks, leveraging their experienced midfield, especially Modric, for chance creation. Set pieces could be crucial, with both teams capable of scoring from dead-ball situations. Disciplined defending will be key, making cards and disciplined play markets worth monitoring.
The most likely outcome is a win or draw for England based on recent form and head-to-head stats.
Double chance: England or draw is advised due to England's historical edge and recent performances.
Expect a moderate scoring game, with under 2.5 goals being a possible outcome based on recent defensive displays.
