Six Arrested as England Beats Croatia 4-2 at World Cup

Police arrested six people during England's 4-2 win over Croatia in a World Cup group match played in Arlington, Texas. One person faced a criminal trespass charge after witnesses reported that ticketless supporters had entered the stadium without passing security checks.

The remaining five arrests involved drug-related offenses, public intoxication, and the sale of counterfeit merchandise. Arlington Police stated that none of the six individuals held British nationality.

Officers responded to two separate altercations inside the stadium, though neither led to additional arrests. Stadium staff typically manage unruly spectators before requesting police assistance, and security personnel often resolve incidents without further intervention.

Surveillance drones monitored crowds while officers patrolled the perimeter on segways in the hours before kickoff. FIFA said it was unaware of any supporters gaining access without tickets.

Croatia forward Petar Musa scored a first-half equalizer with a volley after Ivan Perisic headed a chipped ball from Mario Pasalic into the penalty area. The shot bounced once before crossing the line past England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Musa crossed himself during his celebration, and the goal left both teams tied 2-2 at halftime.

England scored twice more in the second half to secure the victory. " — Coach, post-match (GB News) >"You can rely on Jude in these moments.