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England prepares for World Cup with friendly against New Zealand

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:42 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

England prepares for World Cup with friendly against New Zealand

Summary

England will face New Zealand in a friendly match on June 6 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The match serves as a preparation for the 2026 World Cup, where England is seen as a favorite in their group. New Zealand aims to build momentum following a 4-0 loss to Haiti on June 2. Key players for England, including Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka, are not expected to participate due to their lengthy seasons. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 PM ET.

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•Match set for June 6, 9 PM ET.
•Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida.
•England aiming for a solid World Cup prep.
•New Zealand trying to bounce back from recent defeat.
•Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka likely absent.

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England and New Zealand face off in Florida on Saturday as the FIFA World Cup 2026 kick-off date lies just around the corner. MORE: 2026 FIFA World Cup: USA national team games, locations revealed How to Watch England vs New…
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