When Are England’s World Cup Warm-Up Friendlies on TV? Full UK Broadcast Details Revealed
There are two England friendlies on TV before the World Cup starts! Here's where to watch them.
England fans won’t have long to wait before seeing Thomas Tuchel’s side in action ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Three Lions will play two pre-tournament friendlies in the United States as they complete their preparations for this summer’s World Cup, which is being staged across the USA, Canada and Mexico. England will use a training camp in Florida to acclimatise to the conditions before beginning their Group L campaign against Croatia on 17 June.
The first warm-up match sees England take on New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Saturday, 6 June. Kick-off is scheduled for 9pm BST, with live coverage available on ITV1, STV and ITVX in the UK.
Four days later, England face Costa Rica at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, 10 June. The match also kicks off at 9pm BST and will be shown live on ITV1, STV and ITVX.
The fixtures were arranged to give Tuchel’s squad valuable match practice in the heat and humidity expected during the World Cup. England’s coaching staff have spent months planning for the challenging North American conditions, with specialists helping the squad prepare for the temperatures they are likely to encounter during the tournament.
Both friendlies will provide supporters with an opportunity to assess England’s form before the serious business begins. The matches are expected to offer Tuchel one final chance to fine-tune his tactics, build player fitness and settle on his preferred starting line-up before the World Cup gets underway.
After the friendlies, England will begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on 17 June, before facing Ghana and Panama in their remaining group matches.
England’s World Cup warm-up matches on UK TV
- England vs New Zealand — Saturday, 6 June, 9pm BST — ITV1, STV and ITVX.
- England vs Costa Rica — Wednesday, 10 June, 9pm BST — ITV1, STV and ITVX.
With the World Cup just days away, the two friendlies could offer the clearest indication yet of whether England are ready to mount a serious challenge for football’s biggest prize.
