England edges New Zealand 1-0 in pre-World Cup friendly
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
England secured a narrow 1-0 victory over New Zealand in a low-key friendly held in Tampa as part of their preparations for the upcoming World Cup. Harry Kane scored the only goal just before halftime, continuing his prominent role in the squad. Head coach Thomas Tuchel experimented with player rotations, fielding 22 different players, a first since June 2004. With one more friendly against Costa Rica scheduled before the World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17, Tuchel aims to finalize his starting lineup and build team chemistry ahead of the tournament.
- •Harry Kane nets the winning goal against New Zealand.
- •England used 22 players, marking a record since 2004.
- •Upcoming match against Costa Rica will finalize the squad ahead of Croatia.
- •Tuchel emphasizes the need for building team chemistry.
- •No injuries reported following the friendly match.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — This was a training game - England & Tuchel now need to get serious
- 11:35 PMBBC News — World Cup 2026: England & Thomas Tuchel must get serious after New Zealand game - BBC
- 11:35 PMBBC Sport — This was a training game - England & Tuchel now need to get serious
"England have one more game to prepare for their World Cup campaign - and they must use it wisely, writes Phil McNulty.
"England have one more game to prepare for their World Cup campaign - and they must use it wisely, writes Phil McNulty.
"England have one more game to prepare for their World Cup campaign - and they must use it wisely, writes Phil McNulty.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 11:35 PMThis was a training game - England & Tuchel now need to get serious
England have one more game to prepare for their World Cup campaign - and they must use it wisely, writes Phil McNulty.
- BBC NewsJun 6, 2026, 11:35 PMWorld Cup 2026: England & Thomas Tuchel must get serious after New Zealand game - BBC
England have one more game to prepare for their World Cup campaign - and they must use it wisely, writes Phil McNulty.
- BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 11:35 PMThis was a training game - England & Tuchel now need to get serious
England have one more game to prepare for their World Cup campaign - and they must use it wisely, writes Phil McNulty.
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