England's World Cup warm-up disrupted by earthquake in Florida
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:49 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
An earthquake measuring 6.1 struck near West Palm Beach, Florida, affecting England's training camp ahead of their final World Cup warm-up match against Costa Rica. The quake, felt across multiple Florida counties, triggered evacuations of buildings but posed no tsunami threat. England has been training in Florida and previously defeated New Zealand 1-0 in Tampa. Their next match is scheduled for Wednesday evening before they head to Kansas City for the World Cup.
- •Earthquake occurred off the west coast of Cuba, affecting Florida
- •England plays Costa Rica on Wednesday evening in Orlando
- •The team previously won against New Zealand 1-0
- •England will travel to Kansas City after the warm-up match
- •No tsunami risk reported after the earthquake
- 9:49 AMYahoo Sports — England camp rocked by earthquake ahead of World Cup warm-up in Orlando
"The Three Lions have been preparing for a match with Costa Rica, one week before their World Cup campaign begins
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