England face amateur Miami FC in closed-doors warm-up as Saka nurses Achilles concern

Thomas Tuchel’s England side will face amateur outfit Miami FC in a closed-doors training fixture at their West Palm Gardens base in Florida on Thursday, June 12, 2026, as the squad completes its final preparations before the World Cup group stage begins.

The match is a strictly private session, meaning there is no public kick-off time, no ticketed attendance, and no broadcast or streaming coverage available in the UK, the United States, or anywhere else. It follows England’s recent friendly against Costa Rica and is designed to give fringe players the match minutes they need before the tournament proper.

Tuchel has confirmed he intends to field a largely fresh line-up, prioritising players who saw limited action against Costa Rica. The arrangement is a deliberate rotation strategy to ensure the full squad is physically sharp and match-ready heading into the group stage.

The most significant fitness concern surrounds Bukayo Saka, who is carrying a slight Achilles issue. Tuchel acknowledged the Arsenal forward requires careful management and may not play heavy minutes until he returns to full fitness. No other players have been ruled out of the session entirely, though the coaching staff are expected to monitor workloads closely across the squad.

West Palm Gardens provides England with a controlled environment suited to the conditions they will face during the tournament, with the squad continuing to acclimatise to Florida’s heat and humidity ahead of their opening group game.