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England prepares for friendlies after heavy loss to Spain

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

England prepares for friendlies after heavy loss to Spain

Summary

England men's soccer team begins final preparations for the World Cup with a friendly against New Zealand on June 6. The team recently faced a significant setback, suffering a 4-0 defeat to Spain, marking their worst loss under coach Sarina Wiegman. Concerns have been raised about the pitch conditions for the upcoming match in Florida, where the players have been acclimating to the heat. This friendly serves as an important test ahead of the World Cup.

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By the Numbers

•England lost 4-0 to Spain in a recent match.
•The team faces New Zealand in a warm-up friendly today.
•Concerns about pitch conditions have been raised.
•Players are acclimating to warm weather in Florida.
•This match is part of England's World Cup preparations.

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World Cup friendly football news from 8am UK time Your essential guide to every player at the World Cup You can email us here | Sign up for Football Daily Let’s start by looking back at what happened last night. England suffered their worst defeat under Sarina Wiegman in a 4-0 thrashing by Spain. If you missed it, be sure to read the match report below… Hello, good morning and welcome to another Matchday live! England kick off their final World Cup preparations with a warm-up match against New Zealand tonight. The Three Lions arrived in Florida on Monday and have been acclimatising to the (very) warm weather. Some concerns have already been raised about the pitch they will play on, however. We will touch on that a bit more later on. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Emillia Hawkins

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