Substitute Rashford guides home England's fourth against Croatia

Marcus Rashford scored England's fourth goal against Croatia on March 25, 2026, securing a 4-2 victory in their opening Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The substitute's goal came in the 88th minute, sealing the win after Croatia had mounted a comeback. England had initially taken a 3-0 lead with goals from Harry Kane in the 12th minute, Bukayo Saka in the 35th minute, and Jude Bellingham in the 55th minute. Croatia responded with two goals from Luka Modrić in the 62nd minute and Andrej Kramarić in the 75th minute, narrowing the deficit to 3-2 before Rashford's decisive strike. This win places England at the top of Group L with 3 points, ahead of their next match against Japan on March 30, 2026. Croatia will face Senegal in their subsequent fixture.