England's national football team has announced two high-profile friendly matches against Uruguay and Japan at Wembley Stadium next March, marking their final preparations before manager Thomas Tuchel selects his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Strategic Fixtures Against Global Opponents
The Three Lions will first confront 16th-ranked Uruguay on Friday, 27 March 2025, followed by a clash with 18th-ranked Japan on Tuesday, 31 March. Both opponents have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, offering England valuable tests against non-European competition.
"We're delighted to finalize these matches as we build toward the World Cup," Tuchel stated. "Facing top-20 opponents from different confederations provides the ideal competitive challenge."
World Cup Campaign Overview
England's group stage schedule sees them face Croatia (17 June), Ghana (23 June), and Panama (27 June) in the United States. The team plans additional warm-up matches in America prior to the tournament, which spans 11 June to 19 July across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Broadcast Information
- BBC secures rights to show Scotland's first World Cup match since 1998
- England's group match against Ghana confirmed for TV coverage
Football fans can follow comprehensive tournament coverage through BBC Sport's digital platforms and mobile notifications service.
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