England 2–1 Croatia: Kane’s Wembley Winner Sends Three Lions Through | Nov. 13

Updated: November 13, 2026, 1:06 a.m. GMT

England beat Croatia 2–1 at Wembley on Thursday, November 12, to secure a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring, Petar Sučić equalised after half-time, and Harry Kane converted a penalty five minutes later to restore England’s lead. The match was played at Wembley Stadium in London, with kick-off at 7:45 p.m. GMT.

Kane’s goal came on a landmark night: he made his 126th appearance for England, becoming the nation’s most-capped men’s player, and scored his 92nd international goal. England now turn to Sunday’s meeting with Spain, which will decide who finishes top of Group A3.

Destaques

• Final score: England 2–1 Croatia at Wembley.
• Morgan Rogers scored in the 24th minute; Petar Sučić levelled in the 59th.
• Harry Kane scored the winner from the penalty spot in the 64th minute.
• The win confirmed England’s place in the Nations League quarter-finals.

What was the England vs Croatia score?

England won 2–1. Rogers put the hosts ahead in the first half, Croatia drew level through Sučić shortly after the break, and Kane scored from the penalty spot to settle the match. The result gave England three points in Nations League Group A3 and secured their place in the quarter-finals.

The scoreline was confirmed by the England Football match report; UEFA’s tournament site also listed the 2–1 result and published match highlights.

How did the goals change the match?

England took time to find rhythm, but began to create more after their first effort on goal. In the 24th minute, Kane sent a diagonal ball towards Jude Bellingham, who helped it across the goalmouth. Rogers finished from close range to give the home side a 1–0 lead.

Croatia responded after the interval. England did not clear a corner cleanly, and Sučić reacted quickest to turn the loose ball past Jordan Pickford in the 59th minute. The equaliser briefly shifted the pressure onto the hosts, but England regained the advantage five minutes later. Defender Jarell Quansah was brought down by Ivan Smolčić, and after a video review the referee awarded a penalty. Kane converted in the 64th minute.

England had to manage a tense finish. A late effort from substitute James Garner was ruled out for offside, while Croatia threatened again in stoppage time. England held on for the win.

Why does the result matter for England?

The win guarantees England a place in the Nations League quarter-finals. It also leaves the group’s top position to be decided in the next fixture: England face Spain on Sunday, November 15. England Football described that match as the contest to determine the Group A3 winners, so the result against Croatia secured progression but did not settle first place.

Kane’s personal milestone added another layer to the result. His 126th cap moved him past Peter Shilton’s previous men’s appearance record. The winning penalty was his 92nd goal for England, according to the official match report. Rogers also continued a significant night for England’s attack by opening the scoring after linking with Kane and Bellingham.

What happens next in the Nations League?

England’s immediate focus is the group-deciding meeting with Spain. A win would give the Three Lions the strongest claim to finish first; the final standings depend on the match result and the group’s other results. That is the next competitive question after Thursday’s confirmed qualification. England Football’s report notes that England and Spain meet on Sunday, while UEFA’s tournament page confirms England’s 2–1 win over Croatia.

Croatia, meanwhile, leave Wembley without points from this fixture. The two sides had met earlier in the campaign, when England won 7–0 in Rijeka, making Thursday’s tighter contest a different test. Croatia’s equaliser showed they could trouble England from a set piece, but the penalty decision and Kane’s conversion proved decisive.

Frequently asked questions

Who scored in England vs Croatia?

Morgan Rogers and Harry Kane scored for England. Petar Sučić scored Croatia’s goal.

Did England qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals?

Yes. England’s 2–1 win secured a quarter-final place.

When do England play Spain?

England are scheduled to face Spain on Sunday, November 15, in the match that will decide the Group A3 winner.