World Cup 2026 start date, when is England’s first game, what’s their fixture schedule and UK kick-off times?
England only won 1-0 against New Zealand in their first World Cup warm-up match.
It was thanks to Harry Kane, England’s Captain that the team won their first World Cup warm-up match against New Zealand, the score however was just 1-0. A day ago Harry Kane took to Instagram and wrote: “Great to be back out there with the boys, important preparation for the World Cup. Thank you to the fans who came out to support us 🙌🏴.”
In response one fan wrote: “@harrykane What a great performance and goal Harry gonna only get better 💥🏴💪9️⃣,” and another said: “What a great match. To finally see my beloved England and Harry Kane at once. My club Spurs was at the heart of the goal. Djed Spence assisted on Harry Kane goal. Great to meet so many England fans and Spurs fan from England at the match. It was so much more special sharing this with my son.”
The Instagram account for England posted after their 1-0 victory against New Zealand and wrote: “Harry Kane’s goal is the difference in our first preparation match in Florida 🤝.” Some fans were less than impressed with the result and one wrote: “😂 only 1 goal against new Zealand 😂.”
Another fan said: “goal against a team that wasn’t even trying , might as well come back home now.”
One other person wrote: “We are not winning the world cup,” whilst someone else wrote: “Kane is world cup ready✅️ England is world cup ready ❌️.”
When is England’s next warm-up match?
England are playing Costa Rica at the Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on June 10, the kick off is at 9pm BST (4pm local time).
When does the World Cup 2026 start?
The first match in the World Cup 2026 is between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Mexico on Thursday June 11. The kick off is at 8pm.
When is England’s first game in the World Cup 2026?
England take on Croatia on Wednesday June 17 in Dallas, kick off will be at 9pm (UK time). Their next match will be against Ghana in Boston on Tuesday June 23, again kick off will be at 9pm UK time. England will play Panama on Saturday June 27 in New Jersey, the match will be at 10pm (UK time).
Which players were named in England’s World Cup squad?
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), James Trafford (Manchester City)
Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Marc Guéhi (Manchester City), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur), John Stones (Manchester City)Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
Forwards: Anthony Gordon (Barcelona), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona, loan from Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).