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England arrive in USA for pre-World Cup friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica

Thomas Tuchel's England squad touched down in the United States on June 1 ahead of friendlies against New Zealand on June 6 and Costa Rica on June 10, before their World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17.

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England arrive in USA for pre-World Cup friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica
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Thomas Tuchel’s England squad arrived in the United States on Monday, June 1, beginning their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with two pre-tournament friendlies scheduled in Florida.

England will face New Zealand on Saturday, June 6, before taking on Costa Rica on Wednesday, June 10. Both matches serve as final tune-ups before the squad relocates to their World Cup base in Kansas City.

Their tournament begins on June 17 against Croatia, a side England have faced at major tournaments before — most notably in the 2018 World Cup semi-final, where a Mandžukić extra-time goal ended their run in Russia.

The 2026 World Cup itself kicks off on June 11, with the expanded 48-team tournament spread across venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. England’s group-stage schedule will be closely watched, with Tuchel having taken charge of the national side following Gareth Southgate’s departure after Euro 2024.

For supporters looking to kit out ahead of the tournament, the full range of England’s 2026 World Cup Nike jerseys is available through official retailers, with prices starting at £64.99 for children’s sizes and £89.99 for adults across the home, away, and goalkeeper strips.

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