"England will face New Zealand and Costa Rica in their final warm-up games ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Three Lions booked their spot at this summer's tournament in emphatic fashion, winning all eight of their qualifying matches under Thomas Tuchel. They became just the second European team to win 100% of their qualifying matches without conceding, after Yugoslavia (four games) did so ahead of the 1954 World Cup."
"England will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama at the tournament, with all their games taking place in the United States. Tuchel's side will play in front of home fans for the final time before the World Cup in March, taking on Uruguay and Japan at Wembley Stadium. The final preparations ahead of the @FIFAWorldCup Our #ThreeLions will face New Zealand on 6 June before playing Costa Rica on 10 June in south Florida - England (@England) February 11, 2026"
England will play New Zealand on 6 June and Costa Rica on 10 June in south Florida as final warm-up friendlies before the 2026 World Cup. England qualified by winning all eight qualifying matches under Thomas Tuchel without conceding a goal. England became the second European team to win 100% of qualifying matches without conceding, after Yugoslavia in 1954. England will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama at the tournament, with all group matches in the United States. Tuchel's side will host Uruguay and Japan at Wembley in March for the last home match before the World Cup. England have not faced New Zealand since 1991; the venue for that friendly is unannounced.
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