World Cup 2026: England announce pre-tournament friendlies vs New Zealand and Costa Rica as Kansas City training base confirmed

England have announced pre-World Cup friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica in south Florida before the start of the tournament - and will be based in Kansas City, Missouri throughout their campaign.

Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions will be among the favourites for the World Cup in their bid for a first trophy since 1966 - and their preparations for the tournament have now been announced.