Raymond James Stadium to Play Host to England’s Pre-World Cup Match Against New Zealand

New York, NY (April 9, 2026) - TEG Sport and the Football Association today unveiled the venues that will host the England men's national team playing two matches in Florida ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

 

It was previously announced that the Three Lions will play New Zealand & Costa Rica during a preparation camp in south Florida, but the venues for these clashes have now been revealed. Thomas Tuchel’s side will take on the All Whites on Saturday, 6 June at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa before facing Los Ticos at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday, 10 June. Fans can still register their interest in information about tickets at this link here.

 

Raymond James Stadium is home to the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the University of South Florida’s college football program. The 75,000-seater stadium hosted Super Bowl LV in 2021, where the hometown Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs. England vs New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium will kick off at 4pm ET on Saturday, June 6th.

 

Opened in 2017 in the heart of Downtown Orlando, Inter&Co Stadium is home to MLS’ Orlando City SC and the NWSL’s Orlando Pride. The stadium is known for “The Wall,” North America’s first safe-standing supporters’ section, helping create one of the league's most electric atmospheres. In recent years, the venue has hosted major soccer events including the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, World Cup Qualifiers, multiple editions of the SheBelieves Cup, and the 2019 MLS All-Star Game. The venue will add to its growing list of major events when England faces Costa Rica at Inter&Co Stadium, at 4pm ET on Wednesday, June 10th.

 

The match in Tampa will be England men’s third meeting with New Zealand, with the previous two matches with the All Whites both coming in June 1991 in Auckland and Wellington, respectively. The Three Lions’ history with Costa Rica links to World Cups. The two sides first met in the group stages of the 2014 edition in Brazil, while England prepared for the 2018 tournament in Russia with a 2-0 victory over the CONCACAF side at Leeds United’s Elland Road.

 

At the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, England will play Croatia, Ghana, and Panama in Dallas, Boston, and New York/New Jersey, respectively. With the announcement of these fixtures, fans in Florida will now get the chance to see the Three Lions play on US soil for the first time in more than 20 years.

 

Established in 1863, The Football Association is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to protecting, developing and governing the game. From grassroots to professional football, The FA is committed to growing the game. Working across Wembley Stadium, St. George’s Park, national teams and grassroots initiatives, The FA serves players, clubs, leagues and fans. 

 

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