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Rio Ngumoha shines on England debut against New Zealand in victory

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Rio Ngumoha shines on England debut against New Zealand in victory
Summary

Rio Ngumoha made a notable debut for England as a second-half substitute during a 1-0 win over New Zealand on June 6, 2026. At 17 years old, he became the youngest player to debut for the national team since Jude Bellingham in 2020 and fifth youngest overall. His performance earned him the man-of-the-match award. Despite not being selected for the World Cup squad, Ngumoha has been included in pre-tournament preparations with the team. The game took place in Tampa, marking a successful outing for the young winger after an impressive club season with Liverpool, where he made 29 first-team appearances and scored twice.

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  • •Ngumoha debuted as a substitute in a 1-0 win over New Zealand.
  • •He is the fifth youngest player to debut for England.
  • •Ngumoha received the man-of-the-match award for his performance.
  • •He was not selected for the World Cup squad but joined preparations.
  • •Ngumoha had a strong season with Liverpool, scoring twice in 29 appearances.
Latest Updates
  • 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Rio Ngumoha becomes England’s fifth-youngest debutant
  • 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — Rio Ngumoha, 17, dazzles on England debut vs New Zealand, becomes fifth-youngest Three Lions player ever
What they're saying
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Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha has written his name into the England record books after becoming the fifth-youngest player ever to represent the senior national team.The 17-year-old winger made his f...

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Ngumoha was handed his first appearance for England as a second-half substitute during England's 1-0 win over New Zealand on Saturday.Though the 17-year-old has not been included in the squad for the ...

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