Rio Ngumoha makes England debut in win against New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Rio Ngumoha made his debut for England during a 1-0 victory over New Zealand on Saturday in Tampa. The 17-year-old Liverpool winger played the second half and received positive reviews for his performance. Post-match, he expressed gratitude to his teammates and was presented with his first cap by Jude Bellingham, who praised his potential. Ngumoha isn't eligible for the World Cup squad because of FIFA regulations but has been included in warm-up matches leading up to the tournament.
- •Ngumoha debuted for England in a friendly against New Zealand.
- •He played the second half in a Tampa match.
- •Bellingham presented him with his first England cap.
- •Ngumoha is not in the World Cup squad due to FIFA rules.
- •He has shown promise in his early Liverpool career.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — (Video) What Rio Ngumoha humbly told England teammates in dressing room after Three Lions debut
"Rio Ngumoha seemed humbled as he addressed his England teammates in the dressing room after he debuted in their 1-0 win over New Zealand on Saturday.The Liverpool winger isn’t in Thomas Tuchel’s W...
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