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England will face New Zealand in the first of two pre-tournament warm-up friendlies ahead of the 2026 World Cup on Saturday, with the match set to take place in Tampa, Florida.
The Three Lions head into the fixture following a turbulent March international window—marked by a disappointing draw with Uruguay and a surprising loss to Japan—but with Thomas Tuchel having finalized his squad and the team now settled at their Palm Beach base, this represents the first real opportunity to find form and build confidence ahead of a tournament where England will once again be considered genuine contenders.
New Zealand, on the other hand, enters the match on the back of a heavy 4–0 loss to Haiti in their last outing. While pulling off a shock result against England seems highly improbable, another poor performance would hardly boost morale ahead of their first World Cup appearance since 2010.
Attention now shifts to Tampa, where England will be expected to make a statement. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch England vs. New Zealand.
What Time Does England vs. New Zealand Kick Off?
How to Watch England vs. New Zealand on TV, Live Stream
Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | ITV 1 UK, ITVX, STV Scotland, STV Player |
United States | Fox Soccer Plus, fuboTV, ViX, FOX One |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
What's Next for England, New Zealand?
After Saturday's encounter with New Zealand, England has one further friendly remaining before the 2026 World Cup gets underway—a match against Costa Rica on Wednesday, June 10, just one day before the tournament officially begins.
For New Zealand, the fixture against the Three Lions will serve as their final preparation match before stepping into the main competition.
England kicks off their World Cup campaign against familiar opponents Croatia on June 17 in Group L, while the All Whites begin their tournament a day earlier, taking on Iran in Group G.