England to consider friendly with Sporting Kansas City after Croatia opener
England opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 2‑1 defeat to Croatia, leaving the squad eager to regain momentum. Head coach Gareth Southgate is exploring options to schedule a closed‑door friendly in the United States to fine‑tune tactics and fitness.
A potential opponent is Major League Soccer club Sporting Kansas City, with talks underway for a discreet match. The arrangement is expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
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