England v Croatia LIVE: Harry Kane scores retaken penalty after VAR reprieve in World Cup 2026 opener

Replays show Livakovic was indeed off his line for that first penalty, while the commentary suggests there was some encroachment from the defenders too.

We’re back underway at the Dallas Stadium.

Into the first hydration break of the game, and England are on top after that early opener.

Bellingham in particular looks very up for this one.

The game has settled again after that period of brief chaos, though England are still in the ascendancy.

Bellingham can’t pick out Reece James with a clpped ball forward, before the Three Lions are guilty of being a little wasteful after winning possession high into the Croatia half.

Moments later, Bellingham is isolated as he drives towards the box, and eventually is dispossessed after a marauding run into the area.

At the other end, Madueke does well to get free down the right, and he eventually wins a corner.

Anderson finds space for a shot from the set-piece, but there are too many bodies in the box.

Almost an opening for Croatia as Musa finds himself breaking free in the box, but there’s an important intervention from Bellingham.

Croatia might want a penalty for James dragging him back, but it was never going to be given.

GOAL! Kane steps up again and rifles it into the bottom corner!

Nerves of steel from the captain, who chooses the same corner again but makes no mistake this time, with Livakovic diving the other way.

Kane is the second Englishman to score at three World Cups after David Beckham.

Livakovic was off his line and the spot-kick will be retaken!

Drama early on in Arlington!

Kane steps up, stutters…and it’s saved! Livakovic was equal to it!

But hang on, it might be retaken! Was the Croatian ‘keeper off his line?

PENALTY FOR ENGLAND! No doubt about this one, and it’s a golden chance for the Three Lions!

There’s some pinball in the box from the corner, and Modric looks to boot it clear but Madueke sneaks up on him and nips in to get the ball before the Croatian.

Modric’s follow-through wipes Madueke out and it’s a stonewall penalty!