"The Three Lions will face Uruguay on March 27 before hosting Japan four days later, with both friendlies taking place at Wembley Stadium. Both opponents qualified for the 2026 World Cup next summer, with Uruguay currently 16th in the FIFA men's rankings, two spots ahead of Japan. "We are really pleased to have these two fixtures confirmed as our World Cup year takes shape," said Tuchel."
"England were drawn into Group L at the 2026 World Cup alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama, who they also faced in the 2018 group stage. Their match against Japan will be their final game before Tuchel names his squad for the tournament, but the Three Lions are expected to play two further warm-up games in the United States prior to their opening fixture against Croatia on June 17."
England will play Uruguay on March 27 and Japan on March 31, with both friendlies at Wembley Stadium. Both opponents qualified for the 2026 World Cup, with Uruguay 16th and Japan two places lower in the FIFA rankings. Head coach Thomas Tuchel prioritized facing two top-20 teams and opponents from outside Europe to test the squad. England were drawn into Group L at the 2026 World Cup alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama. The match against Japan will be the final game before Tuchel names his World Cup squad. England are expected to play two additional warm-up games in the United States before opening against Croatia on June 17.
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