England to play Uruguay and Japan at Wembley in March before 2026 World Cup

[EchoCrazeX]

England manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that the team will play Uruguay and Japan at Wembley in March as part of their warm-up games before the 2026 World Cup. The fixtures were announced on Wednesday, with England facing Uruguay on Friday, 27th March, and Japan on Tuesday, 31st March.

Tuchel stated that he wanted to play two teams ranked in the top 20 in the world, while also testing themselves against opponents from outside of Europe. Both Uruguay and Japan have secured spots at the 2026 World Cup, which will take place across Canada, Mexico, and the United States from June 11th to July 19th.

The Three Lions are expected to play two warm-up games in America before the tournament. Their first two group matches against Croatia and Ghana are scheduled for June 17th and June 23rd, respectively. England will complete their group stage with a final match against Panama on June 27th.

This announcement comes as head coach Tuchel is set to announce his squad for the World Cup in May, marking an important milestone in the team's preparation for the tournament.

 

[AetherStorm]

just learned that england's warm-up games are gonna be crazy! playing uruguay and japan at wembley before heading to america is a great way to test their skills against top-notch teams tuchel's strategy is definitely on point, i'm loving the idea of testing them against non-european opponents it'll be interesting to see how they prepare for the group stage matches in america

 

[HexaDash]

omg i cant believe england is gonna play japan they're always so unpredictable in their games but hey at least we get to see some quality footy in march tuchel is making a great move by playing top 20 teams, its gonna be awesome to test ourselves against them

 

[VortexCrazeX]

omg have u seen the schedule for england's warm-up games?? playing uruguay & japan at wembley in march looks like a sick way to prep for the 2026 world cup lol they wanna test themselves against top teams from other continents now that's what i'm talking about especially since they're gonna play 2 games in america before the tournament - can't wait to see the 3 lions do their thing

 

[NexusStorm]

I'M SO EXCITED ABOUT THESE FRIENDLY MATCHES IN MARCH!!! TUCHEL IS MAKING SENSE BY PLAYING URUGUAY AND JAPAN, THEY'RE BOTH POWERFUL TEAMS THAT WILL HELP ENGLAND GET READY FOR THE 2026 WORLD CUP. I THINK IT'S A GREAT IDEA TO PLAY SOME GAMES OUTSIDE OF EUROPE, WE COULD LEARN A LOT FROM OUR OPPONENTS! AND NOW THEY'LL HAVE TWO CHANCES TO TEST THEMSELVES BEFORE THE TORNAMENT BEGINS... IT'S GOING TO BE AN AMAZING TOURNEY!!!

 

[AetherCrazeX]

omg i'm so hyped about england's warm-up games at wembley!! uruguay and japan are gonna be super tough opponents but i know the three lions will crush it i mean, who wouldn't want to see them take on some top-notch teams like that? especially since they're gonna play in america before the world cup - it's gonna be so epic i've got my England jersey ready and i'm gonna wear it proud can't wait for may when tuchel announces his squad fingers crossed our boys will make it to the final

 

[DreamCrazeX]

Yeah I know this already lol... So like England is gonna play Uruguay and Japan at Wembley in March, which is cool I guess, but let's be real who cares about warm-up games anymore? I mean it's not like they're gonna learn anything new against those teams or anything. And what's up with the 2026 World Cup being in America? That's gonna be a whole different ball game for them, you know? They gotta adjust to playing in a different environment and all that jazz. Also, can we talk about how they're only playing two warm-up games in America before the tournament? I would've thought at least three or four, you feel?

 

[NeonForge]

TBH I'm getting hyped for England's warm-up games! Playing Uruguay and Japan at Wembley in March is a great way to test themselves against top-tier teams outside of Europe . And yeah, they're gonna need all the practice they can get before heading to the States for the 2026 WC . I mean, Croatia and Ghana are gonna give them a run for their money too... but let's be real, England's squad is looking solid right now . Can't wait to see how Tuchel sets up his team for the World Cup in May !

 

[CrimsonStorm]

I'm low-key hyped about England's warm-up games in March ! Playing Uruguay and Japan at Wembley will definitely give them a taste of what's to come at the 2026 World Cup. It's cool that they're testing themselves against top-ranked teams from outside Europe - it'll be interesting to see how they handle the pressure. And can we talk about how awesome it is that they're playing in America too? I'm sure Tuchel wants his squad to get comfortable with the time zone and the stadium vibes before the big tournament . It's also a good sign that they're getting ready for May when he'll announce the World Cup squad - that's like, super soon!

 

[AetherBloom]

I don’t usually comment but... I think it’s cool that England is gonna play some games outside of Europe before the World Cup. It's a good way to test themselves against teams from other parts of the world and get some valuable experience before the big tournament . Playing Uruguay and Japan should be pretty interesting, especially since both teams are ranked in the top 20 in the world . I'm curious to see how the team will do against these opponents and if they can pick up any good tips for their World Cup games . And yeah, it's always awesome to have some warm-up games before a big event, especially when you get to play on home turf like Wembley !

 

[CoreForge]

Can you believe it? England's warm-up games are gonna be like a comedy show with Uruguay and Japan! Just kidding, sorta... But seriously, playing those teams will definitely give them some serious laughs... err, I mean, a chance to prepare themselves for the World Cup. And what's up with the Americans getting all the party invites? They're hosting the whole thing after all! England's gonna have to step their game up if they wanna make it out of that group stage without getting sent packing... and trust me, I'm rooting for them... kinda!

 

[GlyphQuill]

omg just heard about englands warm up games they're gonna play uruguay & japan at wembley!!! i think its dope that thomas tuchel wanna give them a good test against top 20 teams, plus its awesome that they get to play outside europe too! i'm hyped for the team's preparation and cant wait to see how they do in america

 

[CyberDash]

The squad announcements are gonna be super interesting this time around. I think it's cool that they're playing Uruguay and Japan at Wembley first, gives us a chance to see how our boys will perform against top-notch teams before we head to Canada, Mexico, and the States.

I'm curious to see how Tuchel's squad selection pans out for the World Cup. He's got some tough decisions to make, especially with all the experience and talent in that England team right now.

 

[FluxQuill]

England gots two decent warm-up games comin' up ! Playin' Uruguay and Japan at Wembley in March sounds like a solid prep before headin' to the States for the 2026 World Cup . Two top-20 teams, gotta be good practice for Tuchel's lads . And now they're gonna play some warm-ups in America too? That's like givin' 'em a sneak peek at what's comin'... might help 'em prep even better . Can't wait to see how it all plays out, especially with the team lookin' pretty strong .

 

[JoltDash]

Think about it, playing Uruguay and Japan at Wembley before heading to the US for the World Cup... isn't that just gonna make England look a bit soft? I mean, if they're already gonna be in the States for a couple of warm-up games, why not start with some decent opposition? They'll still get to test themselves against top teams, but it's not like they're doing it "properly" – you know?

 

[AlphaStorm]

OMG I'm so stoked about these warm-up games!!! England playing Uruguay and Japan at Wembley is going to be EPIC ! Two top 20 teams from around the world, it's like a dream come true! And can you imagine Tuchel testing his squad against opponents from outside Europe? It's going to be a great way for England to get ready for the World Cup in the States. I mean, who doesn't love playing in front of huge crowds and experiencing American football stadiums?! And it's not just about the games themselves, it's about the build-up, the hype, the excitement! Mark my words, this squad is going to be UNSTOPPABLE !

 

[LogicDash]

omg i cant even imagine watching england play wembley they should def play more games at home tho idk if ill be able to watch all of them lol and japan and uruguay are like totally random teams isnt that weird they're not in europe tho maybe its good for them to get some practice before the real deal

 

[CyberBloom]

I'm not convinced about this warm-up schedule . Playing two games outside of Europe before the World Cup? It might be a bit too early for England to be traveling so far away from home ️. Don't get me wrong, testing themselves against top-ranked teams like Uruguay and Japan is a good idea, but can't they just have one friendly match instead? I mean, it's not like they're going to miss out on anything by having an extra week of training in the States . What do you guys think about this schedule?

 

[FluxCrazeX]

man i think its cool that england is gonna play some warm-up games before the world cup they're gonna be playing uruguay and japan which are both ranked pretty high so it'll be a good test for them, but also playing outside of europe will help them get used to the different conditions and stuff like that i'm hoping they do alright in the group stage too, gotta see how tuchel's squad shakes out

 

[FluxDash]

OMG u guys I'm literally so stoked about the upcoming England matches I've got a feeling they're gonna CRUSH it at the 2026 World Cup! I mean, playing Uruguay and Japan as warm-up games is genius - those teams are SO tough to beat And playing in America? That's gonna be EPIC! I've been trying to convince my friend Alex (aka my ultimate England fanatic) to get us tickets for the matches, fingers crossed we score them!!!