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England Beats Croatia 4-2; Dallas Prices Surge, Rentals Spike

6/18/2026

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England Wins

England defeated Croatia 4-2 at Dallas Stadium in Dallas, Texas on June 17, 2026.
Ticket prices ranged from $1,440 to $2,200-$4,600 near the pitch.
The Londoner pub in Dallas spent about $29,000 on drinks on Tuesday.
Short-term rentals near the stadium saw demand double and rates rise 84% during the group stage.
Croatian fan group Mi Hrvati staged a parade with a 500-foot flag and sold 200-300 watch-party tickets.

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Fire Marshal Shuts

The Dallas County Fire Marshal shut The Londoner Pub during England’s 4-2 win because of extreme overcrowding.
Police arrived at 10 p.m. after a 911 call, ordered the crowd out, and made no arrests.
Only two security guards were on duty while attendance far exceeded capacity.
Management said the £30,000 beer revenue does not cover property and landscaping damage.
The Londoner will reopen at 11 a.m. on Thursday.

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FIFA Bans Flags

FIFA officials ordered England supporters to remove St George’s Cross flags from Dallas Stadium before the Croatia opener.
Stewards warned that flags covering hoardings or LED boards would be confiscated, and that only small flags may hang on goal-railings while larger banners need prior approval.
FIFA said the rule protects visibility of digital signage for emergency instructions, not just branding, after supporters reported banners were removed or seized.

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England Wins

England defeated Croatia 4-2 at Dallas Stadium in Dallas, Texas on June 17, 2026.
Ticket prices ranged from $1,440 to $2,200-$4,600 near the pitch.
The Londoner pub in Dallas spent about $29,000 on drinks on Tuesday.
Short-term rentals near the stadium saw demand double and rates rise 84% during the group stage.
Croatian fan group Mi Hrvati staged a parade with a 500-foot flag and sold 200-300 watch-party tickets.

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