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England opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas. On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal were forced to leave the field with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo. England's quest to win the World Cup again after 60 years began with a thrilling match against Croatia at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Texas. In this match, Harry Kane's double goals, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford's one goal each gave England a stunning victory. The first half ended in a 2-2 draw. England scored the first goal through a penalty in this match held at the Bangabandhu Stadium. Kane scored in the second shootout after the first penalty shootout attempt was disallowed for taking the defender off the line. Croatia's Martin Baturina equalized in the 36th minute. Then in the 42nd minute, he gave England the lead again through Kane's header. But in the stoppage time of the first half, Croatia regained parity through Peter Musa's goal. England changed the style of play in the second half. Bellingham in the 58th minute and Rashford in the 85th minute secured the victory for England. The scoreline at the end of the match was 4-2. Ronaldo was unsuccessful in this match. Ronaldo came on for the match against DR Congo, but the team drew 1-1, prompting question marks over Ronaldo again. Ronaldo has played in six World Cups at the age of 41. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Scaloni Praises Messi's Record-Breaking World Cup Performance](https://pitchpulsemedia.com/en/news/scaloni-praises-messis-record-breaking-world-cup-performance) 2. [Lionel Messi Matches Klose's World Cup Goal Record with Hat-Trick](https://pitchpulsemedia.com/en/news/lionel-messi-matches-kloses-world-cup-goal-record-with-hat-trick)