News · 7 June 2026

England's World Cup warm-up kicks off in Florida heat

England's first World Cup warm-up in humid Florida tonight looks like a tough training session, not a proper game. Thomas Tuchel's heavily fatigued squad plays New Zealand at 32°C in Tampa as part of a "data-driven acclimatisation process." Key Arsenal players like Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are resting and won't be playing in the match.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 June 2026 at 8:56

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