England dominated Croatia in a commanding Group Stage opener at AT&T Stadium, securing a 4-2 victory. Harry Kane set the tone early, converting a penalty in the twelfth minute before adding a second before halftime. Croatia briefly threatened with goals from Baturina and Musa, but England's intensity proved decisive. Jude Bellingham extended the lead after the break, and Marcus Rashford sealed the result late on. Kane's two-goal performance earned him player of the match honors with a rating of 8.2. England's superior shot count and possession advantage reflected their control throughout. With three points secured, England begins their campaign in strong position within Group L, while Croatia faces an uphill task to recover from this opening defeat.