England dominated their opening Group L fixture against Croatia, securing a commanding 4-2 victory at AT&T Stadium. Harry Kane proved the difference-maker, scoring twice including an early penalty, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added further goals. Croatia responded through Marko Baturina and Petar Musa, but England's superior control proved decisive. The hosts controlled possession at 52 percent and created significantly more chances, registering 22 shots with 11 on target. Croatia managed only 10 shots and five on goal, though their goalkeeper made seven saves to limit the margin. England's clinical finishing and midfield dominance—Kane earned player of the match with an 8.2 rating—set a strong tone for their campaign. Both teams have already qualified for the knockout stages from Group L. England's three points place them at seven points, while Croatia sits on six, but their shared progression underscores the group's competitive balance heading into remaining fixtures.