Overview
- The Tampa clash with New Zealand will be England's first warm-up and only the third meeting between the nations, with the All Whites ranked 85th and qualified for 2026.
- Thomas Tuchel's squad will arrive in the United States on June 1 for a short training camp in Florida to prepare for hot, humid conditions.
- The FA is targeting a second Florida friendly around June 10, with the opponent and venue unconfirmed as non-qualified teams are considered under the timing rules.
- After the friendlies, England will base themselves in Kansas City for their World Cup operations.
- England open Group L against Croatia on June 17, with Ghana and Panama also in the group, following March home friendlies against Uruguay and Japan.