England forward Bukayo Saka has admitted he is continuing to "gamble" on his fitness ahead of the Three Lions' 2026 World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas. The 24-year-old is desperate to feature for Thomas Tuchel's side despite managing a nagging Achilles issue that has severely limited his playing time over the last three months.

The BBC spoke to England fans in Dallas ahead of the team's first World Cup game. One of the fans said he and his friends paid "about £850 for a ticket" to watch the match. "It's a bit of a shame, really,

As England prepares to face Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, Professor of Finance at London Business School, Alex Edmans is available to discuss why the outcome may matter far beyond football. Professor Edmans is co-author of the landmark study Sports Sentiment and Stock Returns,

England have had to be patient, but they can finally kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Croatia. There are a lot of group-stage games where on team should win, but this contest is really evenly matched.

For the next few weeks, Alexandria will serve as home base for Team Croatia as the squad prepares for World Cup games in Texas later this month. The city welcomed the team Wednesday night with a celebration featuring music from the Alexandria City High School marching band and crowds of enthusiastic fans.