14 Nov 2026South AfricaTrendingAI-written from sources
Nations League: England beat Croatia 2-1 to reach quarter-finals; Italy beat France
What happened
According to BBC, England beat Croatia 2-1, with Harry Kane scoring the winner, and the win sent England into the Nations League quarter-finals. Reuters reports that Italy sealed a dominant win over France.
When it started
Reuters' link is dated 12 November 2026. The date of the England-Croatia match is not given in the sources.
How it spread
BBC's headline says England qualified for the quarter-finals after the win. The sources do not give full group tables, so the complete standings are unknown.
Why it matters
Kane's winner was described by BBC as record-breaking, and Reuters says it set an England appearance record. ESPN reports that Terry Butcher compared Kane to Bobby Moore as England look toward Euro 2028.