How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match free-to-air on ITV1 with coverage starting at 8.15pm. It can also be streamed on ITVX.
When is England vs New Zealand?
England’s clash with New Zealand kicks off at 9pm BST on Saturday 6 June and the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
England vs New Zealand
Thomas Tuchel’s side landed in Miami earlier this week, gearing up for their bid to end 60 years without a major international trophy.
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Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup!
Here we are at last. The domestic season is over and the build-up to this summer’s prime event has begun.
England have landed in the United States and will play two warm up matches from their pre-tournament camp in Miami before heading over to their Kansas base for the start of the World Cup campaign.
The first warm up match is this evening when the Three Lions take on New Zealand.
How many of Thomas Tuchel’s plans will be revealed and will the squad be fresh enough to hit their peaks after such a lengthy season?
We’ll find that out and more as the countdown to the World Cup continues. Stick with us for all the line-ups and build up from tonight’s contest as well as the latest news from the England camp.
