England v Croatia
This fixture marks the first competitive game for England under manager Thomas Tuchel. England enters Group L—which also includes Ghana and Panama—as a strong favorite to win the group. They are expected to line up using Tuchel's newly implemented tactical "W" shape, spearheaded by captain Harry Kane. Croatia, led by veteran captain Luka Modrić in his fifth World Cup campaign, remains a dangerous opponent known for controlling the midfield tempo with players like Mateo Kovači
