England vs Croatia 2026 World Cup preview, team news, prediction and betting tips: Three Lions to start off with narrow win

England and Croatia open their World Cup 2026 campaigns against each other in Group L, where Ghana and Panama complete the draw.

Selection

Market

Best odds

Confidence

Primary tip

England to win

1.77

High

Value bet

Under 3.5 goals

1.26

Medium

Player prop

Harry Kane to score first

4.60

High


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