England vs New Zealand Live Stream & TV Schedule

📺 How to Watch England vs New Zealand

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026⏰ 9:00 PM ET / 2:00 AM BST🏟️ Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL🏆 International Friendly

🇬🇧 United Kingdom ITV1 / ITVX Free-to-air · Coverage from 8:15 PM BST

🇺🇸 United States Prime Video Streaming · Amazon subscription required

🇺🇸 US (Cable) Fubo TV Live TV streaming · free trial available

🇬🇧 UK (Radio) BBC Radio 5 Live / talkSPORT Full match commentary · free

Match Overview

Thomas Tuchel’s England side face New Zealand in a pre-World Cup international friendly at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday, June 6. Kick-off is at 9:00 PM ET (2:00 AM BST Sunday). This is England’s penultimate warm-up before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with another fixture against Costa Rica to follow on June 10.

The match ends a 35-year wait between the two nations in men’s senior football — their only previous encounters were a pair of friendlies in June 1991, both won by England. Three decades on, the All Whites have returned to the global stage, qualifying for just their third-ever World Cup.

England are heavy favourites here — ranked 81 places above New Zealand in FIFA’s global standings — but the Three Lions enter the match having won just one of their last four friendly fixtures, and Tuchel will be determined to restore momentum heading into the tournament.

Complete TV & Streaming Guide

United Kingdom

England vs New Zealand will be shown live and free-to-air on ITV1, making it accessible to every viewer in the UK without a subscription. Pre-match coverage begins at 8:15 PM BST, with kick-off at 2:00 AM BST (technically Sunday morning). The match will also be available to stream for free via ITVX, ITV’s on-demand and live streaming platform. BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT will both provide live audio commentary throughout.

United States

US viewers can watch England vs New Zealand live on Amazon Prime Video, which has exclusive streaming rights for the match. Kick-off is at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT. An Amazon Prime subscription is required to access the stream. Alternatively, the match is also available via Fubo TV, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.

UK — Free TV	ITV1 (Coverage from 8:15 PM BST)
UK — Streaming	ITVX (free, no subscription needed)
UK — Radio	BBC Radio 5 Live · talkSPORT
US — Streaming	Prime Video (Amazon subscription)
US — Cable/Live TV	Fubo TV
Kick-off (ET)	9:00 PM Saturday, June 6
Kick-off (BST)	2:00 AM Sunday, June 7
Kick-off (PT)	6:00 PM Saturday, June 6

Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa

The match takes place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida — home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. One of the grandest stadiums in the American South, with a capacity of over 65,000, it provides a spectacular stage for England’s final stateside warm-up ahead of the World Cup. Florida’s summer heat and humidity will be a factor both teams must contend with as part of their acclimatisation process.

Team News & Form

England

England arrive in Tampa having concluded a flawless World Cup qualifying campaign, conceding zero goals across the entire group stage. However, their March friendly fixtures were far less convincing — a 1-1 draw with Uruguay was followed by a historic 1-0 defeat to Japan, which marked the first time an Asian nation had ever beaten England in senior men’s football.

A notable absentee for this match is the Arsenal quartet of Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze, all of whom have been given extra recovery time following their involvement in the Champions League final. Tuchel will therefore use this fixture to assess depth options and cement his preferred tactical shape ahead of the tournament opener against Croatia on June 17.

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England’s last five results (most recent right)

New Zealand

New Zealand qualified for the 2026 World Cup through the OFC route, dominating Oceanian opposition before securing their spot — their first World Cup appearance since 2010. However, the step up to international competition outside their confederation has exposed real quality gaps: the All Whites lost 4-0 to Haiti in their most recent friendly on June 2, just days before this match.

Midfielder Ryan Thomas has been ruled out through a hamstring injury, while Joe Bell is being assessed for a calf problem. New Zealand’s key players to watch include goalkeeper Edrick Menjivar, and forwards Chris Wood and Liberato Cacace, who provide their best attacking outlet.

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New Zealand’s last five results (most recent right)

Predicted Lineups

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GK Pickford
RB Reece James
CB Konsa
CB Guehi
LB O’Reilly
CM Mainoo
CM Anderson
CM Bellingham
RW Rogers
ST Kane
LW Rashford

🇳🇿 New Zealand (4-4-2)

GK Menjivar
RB Melendez
CB Sacaza
CB Bindon
LB Cacace
RM Surman
CM Arriaga
CM Randall
LM Stamenic
ST C. Wood
ST Rivas

Head-to-Head Record

England and New Zealand have met only twice before at senior men’s level — both in June 1991 — with England winning 1-0 and 2-0 in Auckland and Wellington respectively. This match ends a 35-year gap between the two sides. In those meetings, England were far more experienced on the world stage, a dynamic that remains largely unchanged in 2026.

Total Meetings	2 (both friendlies)
England Wins	2
New Zealand Wins	0
Draws	0
Last Meeting	June 1991 — England 2-0 New Zealand

World Cup Context

Both nations are heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on June 11 across the United States, Canada and Mexico. This friendly serves very different purposes for each side. For England, it is a chance to sharpen tactics and build cohesion with a largely first-team squad before the pressure of competitive play resumes. Tuchel’s side open their World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17, a match that carries enormous psychological weight given England’s painful Euro 2020 final defeat to the same opponents.

New Zealand, meanwhile, are in the World Cup for only the third time in their history. Their group — featuring Belgium, Egypt and Iran — is challenging, and this match against England offers invaluable preparation against high-quality European opposition. The All Whites open their campaign on June 15 against Iran.

Match Prediction

Despite England’s inconsistency in recent friendlies, the gulf in quality between these two sides is considerable. England boast a formidable record against lower-ranked opposition and a squad packed with Premier League and Champions League experience. New Zealand’s 4-0 defeat to Haiti is a concerning sign for Darren Bazeley’s side ahead of their tournament opener.

Tuchel is expected to use most of his first-choice players — minus the Arsenal contingent — and England should be comfortable winners. Expect the Three Lions to dominate possession, put the All Whites under sustained pressure, and make it count on the scoreboard.

Prediction: England 3–0 New Zealand. The Three Lions win comfortably but will hope the performance is more convincing than recent results suggest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does England vs New Zealand kick off?

Kick-off is at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT on Saturday, June 6. In the UK, that is 2:00 AM BST in the early hours of Sunday, June 7.

Where can I watch England vs New Zealand in the UK?

The match is live and free-to-air on ITV1, with coverage starting at 8:15 PM BST. You can also stream it for free on ITVX.

How can I watch England vs New Zealand in the US?

US viewers can watch on Amazon Prime Video. The match is also available on Fubo TV, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.

Where is England vs New Zealand being played?

The match takes place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida — home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with a capacity of over 65,000.

Will Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice play?

No. The Arsenal quartet of Saka, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze have all been given extra recovery time following the Champions League final and will not be involved in this friendly.