Harry Kane carries England's attack into the Croatia meeting as the side continues its push for a first World Cup title since 1966. Kane has eight World Cup goals across two prior tournaments and the Golden Boot in 2018 with six goals in Russia.
Elsewhere on the opening week slate, Argentina opened title defense with a 3-0 win over Algeria as Lionel Messi scored the first hat trick of his World Cup career. Messi reached 16 career World Cup goals to tie Miroslav Klose for the tournament record and became the first male player to appear at six World Cups.
Uzbekistan is set for its World Cup debut against Colombia under coach Fabio Cannavaro, who captained Italy to the 2006 title. Colombia returns after missing the 2022 tournament.
USMNT star Christian Pulisic is listed as day to day after a calf issue forced him off at half time in the United States' 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles. Pulisic, who assisted in the first half, remains in modified training ahead of Friday's Group D match against Australia in Seattle.
