England is set to start its 2026 World Cup campaign with a high-profile match in Dallas, Texas, under the roof of the Cowboys' stadium. This 9pm UK time kickoff will minimize the effects of playing during hot summer hours in the US city. The retractable roof and air conditioning at the venue should provide a comfortable environment for players.
The team's second game, against Ghana on June 23rd, will be played in an open-air stadium near Boston, with temperatures expected to soar to 26C (79F). This will be a stark contrast to their first match in Dallas. England's final group stage match, against Panama, is set for New Jersey with a kick-off time of 5pm EST.
Scotland, meanwhile, has been assigned less desirable kickoff times for their matches. Their first game against Haiti will start at 9pm UK time on June 13th, while their second and third games against Morocco and Brazil will begin at 6pm EST.
The draw also revealed that the final match will take place in New York/New Jersey Stadium, with a 3pm kick-off on July 19th. England's captain Harry Kane expressed his excitement about the tournament, saying it is an opportunity to prove themselves as champions. The team will face tough opponents, including Croatia and Ghana, but Kane remains confident that they can beat anyone.
The US will host the World Cup for the first time since 1994, with several venues across the country selected for the event. However, it appears that the Football Association's preferred training base in Kansas City may be out of consideration due to its location.
The team's second game, against Ghana on June 23rd, will be played in an open-air stadium near Boston, with temperatures expected to soar to 26C (79F). This will be a stark contrast to their first match in Dallas. England's final group stage match, against Panama, is set for New Jersey with a kick-off time of 5pm EST.
Scotland, meanwhile, has been assigned less desirable kickoff times for their matches. Their first game against Haiti will start at 9pm UK time on June 13th, while their second and third games against Morocco and Brazil will begin at 6pm EST.
The draw also revealed that the final match will take place in New York/New Jersey Stadium, with a 3pm kick-off on July 19th. England's captain Harry Kane expressed his excitement about the tournament, saying it is an opportunity to prove themselves as champions. The team will face tough opponents, including Croatia and Ghana, but Kane remains confident that they can beat anyone.
The US will host the World Cup for the first time since 1994, with several venues across the country selected for the event. However, it appears that the Football Association's preferred training base in Kansas City may be out of consideration due to its location.
like how can you play footy in 79f? they should've played more games in air con stadiums idk... meanwhile scotland has it even harder 
what's up with their kickoff times tho? 
they gotta face morocco and brazil in the heat too?! poor players 
hope dey stay hydrated & energized throughout d whole tournament 
that can't be good for their teamwork. Playing under a roof and then in the scorching heat will really test their endurance. And Scotland, oh man, 9pm kickoff is not ideal for anyone! 
But you know what, I still think Kane's right, they've got this tournament in the bag! 
England needs to step up their game though, Croatia and Ghana won't go down without a fight! 
at least england gets a comfy roof in dallas 
can only imagine harry kane saying "yeah i feel like champions" while sweating buckets 
And they're gonna play one under a roof and then another open-air game? That's like me switching between AC and sweatpants mid-day! 
It's gonna be like a heat index...of frustration.