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England World Cup 2026 warm-up friendlies revealed

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  • England will play New Zealand and Costa Rica in their final two warm-up matches before the 2026 World Cup.
  • These pre-tournament friendlies will take place in south Florida, with England facing New Zealand on 6 June and Costa Rica on 10 June.
  • The Three Lions' World Cup campaign begins on 17 June against Croatia in Dallas, followed by group stage matches against Panama and Ghana.
  • Before their US camp, England will host Uruguay on 27 March and Japan on 31 March at Wembley for earlier friendly fixtures.
  • During the World Cup, England will be based in Kansas City, Missouri, and will travel to Dallas, Boston, and New York for their group games.
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