England vs Croatia: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

England meet Croatia with our model leaning England's way (68% to win, 24% draw). Tuchel tasked with ending 60 years of hurt. Croatia, meanwhile, modrić leads one final golden-generation push.

England's edge comes from elite attacking talent, but Croatia will look to exploit history of falling short. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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