England set for World Cup warm-up friendlies in Florida heat

England will complete their World Cup preparations in sweltering Florida after finalising their warm‑up schedule. Thomas Tuchel’s team will meet New Zealand on June 6 in Tampa Bay before facing Costa Rica on June 10 in Orlando, with both matches kicking off at 16:00 local time to mirror the demanding conditions expected during the tournament.

After the friendlies, England will move to their World Cup base in Kansas City, settling at Soccer Swope Village for the duration of the competition. The FA selected the Missouri hub despite most group and potential knockout fixtures being staged on the U.S. east coast.

England begin their campaign on June 17 in Dallas against Croatia as they chase a first major trophy since 1966. Ranked fourth globally, they will then take on Ghana in Boston and Panama in New Jersey, navigating a geographically wide‑ranging group stage across the United States.