Men's World Cup Group A, Round 1, Group Match
Analysis
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29d 15h 18m 22s

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England vs Croatia - 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage. England has won 7 of their last 10 games, with 1 draw and 2 losses, including a 0-1 defeat against Japan in their last match. Croatia has won 6 of their last 10 games, with 3 draws and 1 loss, including a 1-3 defeat against Brazil in their last match. Detailed analysis data for England vs Croatia, including player data, recent performance, historical matches, team season statistics, and injuries, is provided below.

Recent form

England: Goals 21/Conceded 6/Win Rate 70.0%

  • International match
    England0 - 1Japan
    L
  • International Match
    England1 - 1Uruguay
    D
  • Match Preview: England vs. Croatia
    Albania0 - 2England
    W
  • World Cup Qualifiers
    England2 - 0Serbia
    W
  • 2025-10-15 World Cup Qualifiers
    Latvia0 - 5England
    W
  • 2025-09-10 World Cup qualifiers
    Serbia0 - 5England
    W
  • England vs Croatia
    England2 - 0England vs. Croatia
    W
  • European Championship 2024
    Spain2 - 1England
    L
  • 2024-07-11 European Championship
    Netherlands1 - 2England
    W
  • 2024 UEFA European Championship
    England1 - 1Switzerland
    D

Croatia: 20 goals scored / 10 goals conceded / 60.0% win rate

  • International match
    Brazil3 - 1Croatia
    L
  • International Match
    Colombia1 - 2Croatia
    W
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    Montenegro2 - 3Croatia
    W
  • 2025-11-15, World Cup Qualifiers
    Croatia3 - 1Faroe Islands
    W
  • England vs. Croatia, European Qualifiers
    Croatia3 - 0England vs. Croatia
    W
  • England vs. Croatia, Euro 2025 Qualifiers
    Czech Republic0 - 0Croatia
    D
  • England vs Croatia, Euro 2025 Qualifiers
    Croatia4 - 0Montenegro
    W
  • 2025-09-06 World Cup Qualifiers
    Faroe Islands0 - 1Croatia
    W
  • 2024-06-25 European Championship
    Croatia1 - 1Italy
    D
  • 2024 UEFA European Championship
    Croatia2 - 2Albania
    D

Upcoming fixtures

Matchup & interval

England

  • 2026-06-18Men's World Cup
    EnglandVSCroatiaThis match
  • 2026-06-24Men's World Cup
    EnglandVSGhana6 days
  • 2026-06-28Men's World Cup
    PanamaVSEngland10 days

Croatia

  • 2026-06-18Men's World Cup
    EnglandVSCroatiaThis match
  • 2026-06-24Men's World Cup
    PanamaVSCroatia6 days
  • 2026-06-28Men's World Cup
    CroatiaVSGhana10 days

Injuries & suspensions

England
ReasonStatusDate

No data

Croatia
ReasonStatusDate

No data

Standout players

Total goals
Saka Forward No. 7
32
Kramaric, forward, number 9
Total assists
Harry Kane, Forward, #9
33
Perišić Forward, #14
Shots
Harry Kane, Forward, #9
64
Kramaric, forward, number 9
Interception
Declan Bellingham, Midfielder, #10
1624
Kovacic, Midfielder, Jersey No. 8
Clearance
Harry Maguire, defender, number 5.
1837
Gavi, defender wearing the number 4 shirt

Season stats

Average possession rate
62%
53%
Average goals scored
2.6
1.143
Average goals conceded
0.8
1
Average shots per game
12.6
11.286
Average shots on target
5.8
3.857
Average Corners per Match
5
4.286
Average successful dribbles
12.8
11.571
Average Tackles
13
18.857
Average number of yellow cards
0.2 (1/5)
1.143 (8/7)
Average red cards
0 (0/5)
0 (0/7)