England vs New Zealand Live Score, Result & Lineups Pre-World Cup Friendly
England face New Zealand in a pre-World Cup international friendly on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with kickoff set for 16:00 ET (20:00 UTC / 21:00 BST / 01:00 PKT June 7) at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The England vs New Zealand live score starts at 0-0 and will track status, score changes, and the final result before 2026 World Cup Group L begins.
England enter the match with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Jordan Pickford, John Stones, Marcus Rashford, and Bukayo Saka in Tuchel’s final 26-player group. New Zealand rely on Chris Wood, Liberato Cacace, Marko Stamenic, Tyler Bindon, and Max Crocombe as Bazeley tries to steady the side after the Haiti defeat.
England vs New Zealand – Match Score
England vs New Zealand Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | England 🏴 vs New Zealand 🇳🇿 |
| Competition | International Friendly – Pre-World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, June 6, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 16:00 ET / 20:00 UTC / 21:00 BST / 01:00 PKT June 7 |
| Venue | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Capacity | 65,890 |
| England FIFA Ranking | 4th |
| New Zealand FIFA Ranking | 85th |
| England WC Group | Group L – Croatia, Ghana, Panama |
| New Zealand WC Group | Group G – Belgium, Egypt, Iran |
| England Manager | Thomas Tuchel |
| New Zealand Manager | Darren Bazeley |
| Referee | yet to be confirmed |
England vs New Zealand Team News
England News
Thomas Tuchel has the final England World Cup squad in Florida, and England Football has already confirmed the squad numbers. Kane, Bellingham, Pickford, Stones, Rashford, Rice, Saka, Henderson, and Guehi are part of the 26-player group. The friendly lets Tuchel test the balance before England face Croatia in Group L.
Rice, Saka, Eze, and Madueke may be eased through the preparation window after Champions League final involvement. That should create room for Anderson, Mainoo, Rogers, and Rashford in the starting structure. England’s official XI is still yet to be confirmed.
New Zealand Team News
Darren Bazeley named a New Zealand squad led by Chris Wood, who remains the side’s captain and main goalscorer. Wood, Cacace, Stamenic, Bindon, Rufer, McCowatt, and Crocombe form the core of the likely match group. New Zealand’s World Cup opener against Iran arrives after this final warm-up.
The Haiti defeat forced New Zealand to reset quickly before facing England. Ryan Thomas and Joe Bell missed that match with leg injuries, and Bell is the only one with a slim chance of returning. Bazeley may also consider Crocombe in goal after the 4-0 loss.
England vs New Zealand Projected Lineups
Official lineups will be added if FIFA’s match feed publishes the confirmed team sheets. Until then, the projected XIs use the latest squad numbers, team news, and recent selection clues.
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4-2-3-1England vs New Zealand Recent Form
England arrive with one draw and one defeat from the March friendly window, but their qualifying run before that remained strong. New Zealand arrive with three wins in their last five, yet the two defeats came against Finland and Haiti outside OFC qualifying.
| Team | Last 5 Form | Key Note |
|---|---|---|
| England | L-D-W-W-W | Japan ended England’s long scoring run in March. |
| New Zealand | L-W-L-W-W | Haiti beat New Zealand 4-0 on June 2. |
England Recent Results
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Japan | Friendly | Loss | 0-1 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Uruguay | Friendly | Draw | 1-1 |
| Nov 16, 2025 | Albania | World Cup qualifying | Win | 2-0 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Serbia | World Cup qualifying | Win | 2-0 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Latvia | World Cup qualifying | Win | 5-0 |
New Zealand Recent Results
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Haiti | Friendly | Loss | 0-4 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Chile | Friendly | Win | 4-1 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Finland | Friendly | Loss | 0-2 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | New Caledonia | World Cup qualifying | Win | 3-0 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Fiji | World Cup qualifying | Win | 7-0 |
England vs New Zealand H2H Record
England have won both verified senior men’s matches against New Zealand. The teams met twice in June 1991, with England winning 1-0 and then 2-0. The Tampa friendly is their first senior men’s meeting since that month.
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England won both verified senior meetings against New Zealand in June 1991.
Live Match Notes
England’s best route is early pressure through Bellingham, Kane, and the wide runners. New Zealand need Wood to hold clearances and slow the game after defensive spells. If England score first, Tuchel can use the second half to manage minutes before Costa Rica.
The final result will matter more for rhythm than standings because both teams already have World Cup group-stage assignments. England go toward Group L with Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. New Zealand go toward Group G with Iran, Belgium, and Egypt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the England vs New Zealand live score?
The match starts at 0-0. The live score will update when goals or status changes are available.
When does England vs New Zealand kick off?
England vs New Zealand kicks off at 16:00 ET, 20:00 UTC, 21:00 BST, and 01:00 PKT on June 7.
Where is England vs New Zealand being played?
The match is being played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, United States.
Are England vs New Zealand lineups confirmed?
Official lineups are yet to be confirmed. Projected lineups are shown until confirmed team sheets are available.
What is the England vs New Zealand H2H record?
England have two verified senior wins from two meetings against New Zealand, both in June 1991.
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