England finally get their 2026 World Cup campaign underway later tonight with a match against Croatia in Dallas at 9pm.talkSPORT have teamed up with Betfred to bring readers a special Bet Builder for tonight’s crunch World Cup clash, which can be added straight into your bet slip here, and will include the bookie’s new Sub Switch feature which keeps your bet alive even when your player has been substituted.Existing customers can receive £10 in free bets when placing a tenner on a bet builder on any of the England or Scotland matches using this link.England v Croatia Bet BuilderBuild our 11/1 bet builder HEREEngland to winHarry Kane to scorePetar Sucic to be cardedEngland cruised through World Cup qualifying with a perfect record, winning all eight of their fixtures and remarkably keeping eight clean sheets along the way. It marked an impressive first qualifying campaign under Thomas Tuchel, who took charge in January of last year.The Three Lions arrive at the tournament full of confidence, with Tuchel yet to taste defeat in a competitive match as England manager. They also enjoyed a successful warm-weather training camp in Florida, recording victories over both New Zealand and Costa Rica in their final preparations for the World Cup.Croatia’s build-up has been less convincing. They have suffered defeats in two of their last three outings, losing to Brazil and Belgium before salvaging some momentum with a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Slovenia in their final match before Wednesday’s clash. Are you ready to play at the best football betting sites? Harry Kane heads into the competition among the leading contenders for the Golden Boot after scoring 67 goals across club and international football this season. The England captain also found the net in the team’s first friendly after arriving in the United States.The Bayern Munich forward is England’s all-time leading goalscorer, having struck 79 times in 114 appearances for his country. His recent form has been particularly impressive, with 11 goals in his last 12 matches and five in his previous four competitive internationals.For Croatia, midfielder Petar Sučić has been the most frequently booked player since the start of their World Cup qualifying campaign, collecting more yellow cards than any of his teammates during that period.How to watch England vs CroatiaLocation: AT&T Stadium, Dallas, Texas, USADate and time: Wednesday 17th June 2026, 9pmHow to watch: ITV1, STV, ITVX, STV PlayerBETFRED – Bet £10 and get £10 in Free Bets on England and Scotland matches – CLAIM HERE*Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.orgRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamCare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.begambleaware.orgFor help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.Stay up to date with all the latest World Cup tips & predictions, World Cup Top Goalscorer Odds, World Cup Group Winner Odds, World Cup Match Previews and all the best World Cup Betting Offers and Free Bets in our dedicated betting hub*Opt-In req. Bet Builder single (3/1+) on any ENG/SCOT WC match. 3+ legs. Min stake £10. Pre-built Builders do not apply. Max £10 in Free Bets for Bet Builder. Paid on bet settlement. 5-day expiry. T&Cs Apply.