England secures 1-0 victory over New Zealand in warm-up match

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

England secures 1-0 victory over New Zealand in warm-up match
Summary

England defeated New Zealand 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up match at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on June 6. Harry Kane’s header in stoppage time of the first half provided the only goal of the game. England controlled possession but struggled to create clear scoring chances, with Kane and Ollie Watkins missing opportunities. New Zealand posed a threat on the counter, forcing a save from Jordan Pickford. Following a series of substitutions in the second half, England was unable to extend its lead, and the match concluded with a low-key finish. The team will next face Costa Rica in its final warm-up before their World Cup opener against Croatia.

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  • Harry Kane scored the decisive goal for England in the first half.
  • The match took place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
  • England controlled possession but failed to convert chances into goals.
  • Jordan Pickford made a key save to maintain the clean sheet.
  • England's next match is against Costa Rica before facing Croatia.
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Harry Kane’s late first-half header proved decisive as England edged past New Zealand 1-0 in their opening World Cup warm-up match in Florida on Saturday.The Bayern Munich striker continued his prol...

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