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England Beats Croatia 4-2, Kane Reaches 10 Goals

6/18/2026

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Summary

Kane scores

England defeated Croatia 4-2 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Harry Kane scored a brace, including a retaken penalty, to reach 10 World Cup goals, matching Lineker.
FIFA said it had no evidence of ticketless fans entering despite reports of security gaps.
England will face Ghana in Foxborough on Tuesday after tickets, which began at £198, were partly resold for $60 (£45) following backlash.

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Fans Pack Pub

Fans filled The Londoner pub to capacity after England’s 4-2 win, prompting a line outside.
Alcohol sales doubled, making Guinness the most popular drink.
The Dallas Fire Marshal ordered the pub to close on Wednesday because it had reached capacity, prompting police involvement.
British media reported English supporters drank roughly 5,000 beers and spent about £30,000 (more than $40,200) at the Dallas location.

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Historical Context

In 1998, the France World Cup saw a GIA-backed terror plot and violent clashes that led to over 100 arrests across seven countries, highlighting security risks of large-scale football gatherings. Those incidents, together with recurring fan riots, have pushed FIFA and host authorities to tighten ticket controls and stadium capacity rules for events like England’s recent 4-2 win in Dallas.

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Kane scores

England defeated Croatia 4-2 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Harry Kane scored a brace, including a retaken penalty, to reach 10 World Cup goals, matching Lineker.
FIFA said it had no evidence of ticketless fans entering despite reports of security gaps.
England will face Ghana in Foxborough on Tuesday after tickets, which began at £198, were partly resold for $60 (£45) following backlash.

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