England faced MLS outfit Sporting Kansas City in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Friday, June 19, 2026. The match was organized by manager Thomas Tuchel following England's opening World Cup victory over Croatia to build match fitness and give valuable playing time to squad members who did not feature in the opening game.
Final Score
England comfortably defeated Sporting Kansas City with a 5-1 victory. Sporting KC managed to get on the scoresheet with a well-struck free-kick.
Goalscorers
Striker Ivan Toney was the star of the show, scoring a brilliant hat-trick. Aston Villa duo Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins were also on target for the Three Lions.
Shortened Format
To manage player workloads effectively, the match was heavily shortened, played across two abbreviated halves of either 22 or 25 minutes each.
Squad Involvement
While players like Marc Guehi, Morgan Rogers, and Djed Spence got important minutes, Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, who was a late call-up to the World Cup squad, was the only player who did not feature, watching from the sidelines instead.
