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Kane Confident Heat Won’t Hinder England, Opens Dallas vs Croatia

6/11/2026

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Summary

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Harry Kane says the expected summer heat will not hinder England’s World Cup performance.
England will open its 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17 in Dallas.
Thomas Tuchel named the squad after United States friendlies and rotated players against New Zealand, where Kane scored his 67th club-and-country goal in a 1-0 win.
Kane identified France, Argentina, Brazil and Spain as England’s principal threats in the tournament.

History

Historical Context

England’s 30 July 1966 triumph at Wembley, a 4-2 extra-time win over West Germany before 98,000 fans, gave the nation its only World Cup title and forged a lasting expectation of success. That legacy now pressures Harry Kane’s side, coached by Thomas Tuchel, as they prepare for the 2026 tournament in Dallas’s heat.

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Story summary

Harry Kane says the expected summer heat will not hinder England’s World Cup performance.
England will open its 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17 in Dallas.
Thomas Tuchel named the squad after United States friendlies and rotated players against New Zealand, where Kane scored his 67th club-and-country goal in a 1-0 win.
Kane identified France, Argentina, Brazil and Spain as England’s principal threats in the tournament.

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