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Rio Ngumoha impresses in England's World Cup warm-up against New Zealand

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:36 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Rio Ngumoha impresses in England's World Cup warm-up against New Zealand

Summary

Rio Ngumoha made his international debut for England in a 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand last week. The Liverpool forward came on as a substitute, becoming the fifth-youngest player to represent the national team. After the match, Ngumoha expressed excitement about the opportunity and received the man of the match award. He participated in a pre-World Cup training camp led by Thomas Tuchel in Florida, where he aimed to showcase his skills. Ngumoha's performance highlights the emerging talent in England's squad ahead of the World Cup.

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By the Numbers

•Ngumoha debuted for England in a friendly against New Zealand.
•He entered as a substitute during the match's second half.
•The match ended with England winning 1-0.
•Ngumoha earned the man of the match award.
•He trained with the World Cup squad in Florida prior to the match.

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11:36 AMYahoo Sports — Ngumoha keen to 'show what I can do'

What they're saying

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Liverpool forward Rio Ngumoha says he was "buzzing" to make his international debut and "show everyone what I could do" in England's first World Cup warm-up fixture against New Zealand last week. The 17-year-old, who was one of four youngsters selected by Thomas Tuchel to join his pre-World Cup training camp in Florida, became the fifth-youngest player to represent the Three Lions in history, coming on as a substitute in the 1-0 friendly win. "I'll say it was a crazy feeling," Ngumoha, who received the man of the match award, told England's media channels.
— Yahoo Sports

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