Overview
- England beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas in a high-scoring opener that featured two goals from Harry Kane and strikes from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford.
- The victory left England top of Group L and sets up a Group-stage match against Ghana in Boston on June 23.
- Thousands of England supporters closed the match by singing Oasis’s 1995 hit 'Wonderwall,' producing an emotional scene in which several players visibly reacted and some mouthed or joined the lyrics.
- BBC Sport posted video of the singalong that was then shared by Oasis and Liam Gallagher on social accounts, showing how moments on the pitch are now amplified across mainstream and artist platforms.
- The Oasis connection adds cultural context: the Gallagher brothers are long linked to football and Noel Gallagher recently said he will not watch the tournament halftime show, while the band’s recent reunion tour and an upcoming documentary keep their music prominent during the World Cup.