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World Cup 2026 Match Day 1 and England vs Croatia Review! England get their tournament up and running as Tuchel's plan clicks into gear.

England are up and running at World Cup 2026 and the boys are buzzing. Thomas Tuchel's side beat Croatia 4-2, Harry Kane grabbed a brace, and there's a proper debate about whether his stutter penalty should ever be allowed. From there it's a full Matchday 1 review: Mbappe and France finding their feet, Messi rolling back the years, Haaland bullying his group, Spain stunned by Cape Verde, and an honest chat about where Cristiano Ronaldo's career is heading.

Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:30 England Look the Real Deal 08:20 Did Harry Kane Cheat? 19:32 The Tuchel Effect 30:47 Spain Stunned & Europe Wobbles 40:51 Mbappe, Haaland & Messi Turn It On 55:44 Ronaldo's Sad Decline 1:05:32 World Cup Standouts & Other Bits

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