Rio Ngumoha departs England squad after World Cup warm-up success
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Rio Ngumoha is set to leave the England squad this week after a standout performance in a World Cup warm-up match against New Zealand. The 17-year-old forward, who was named man-of-the-match, was initially brought in as an extra player and is not part of the final 26-man roster. He is scheduled to return to the United States next month for Liverpool's pre-season tour. England will conclude their pre-tournament preparation with a final friendly against Costa Rica before heading to the World Cup base in Kansas City.
- •Ngumoha impressed in a 1-0 win over New Zealand in a warm-up match.
- •He was included in England's training camp as an additional player.
- •England plays Costa Rica in their last friendly before the World Cup.
- •Ngumoha will return to Liverpool for pre-season preparations next month.
- •He became Liverpool's youngest goal scorer last season at age 16.
- 3:01 PMBBC Football — Ngumoha to leave England squad having made mark
"Rio Ngumoha will leave the US this week after impressing with England's World Cup squad but will return to the country for Liverpool's pre-season tour next month.
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