Kick-off
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9pm BST / 4pm local
England Football lists the Tampa friendly before the Costa Rica warm-up.
England vs New Zealand data room
England vs New Zealand Stats Comparison: Who Has The Edge?
The data edge is clearly with England, but the useful betting question is more specific: can New Zealand keep the game narrow long enough to make unders, handicap lines or Chris Wood props interesting? This stats comparison weighs FIFA ranking, squad depth, H2H, player roles and likely match script before the Tampa friendly.
Venue
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
UEFA match info lists Raymond James Stadium as the venue.
England squad
Thomas Tuchel's 26-man World Cup squad
Harry Kane captains the group; Pickford, Stones and Rashford are also at their third World Cup.
New Zealand squad
Darren Bazeley's 26-man All Whites squad
Chris Wood captains New Zealand before Group G games against Iran, Egypt and Belgium.
Stats comparison
England have the edge in ranking, depth and attacking roles
FIFA ranking is only one input, but it frames the matchup. England entered the latest local ranking dataset at number 4, while New Zealand were number 85. That gap supports an England control script, but friendlies can become rotation games after half-time.
| Team | FIFA rank | Points | Confederation | World Cup group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 4 | 1825.97 | UEFA | Group L |
| New Zealand | 85 | 1281.57 | OFC | Group G |
Ranking dataset: FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking, last updated April 1, 2026.
Who has the edge?
| Category | Edge | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | England | Pickford and Henderson give England tournament experience and depth. |
| Defence | England | England have more high-level centre-back and full-back options. |
| Midfield | England | Bellingham, Rice, Mainoo and Anderson offer more control if selected. |
| Attack | England | Kane, Rashford, Saka, Gordon, Watkins and Toney create several scoring routes. |
| Set pieces | New Zealand threat | Chris Wood keeps New Zealand alive from crosses and dead balls. |
| Motivation | Even | Both teams are preparing for World Cup group-stage tests in North America. |
Probable lineups
England vs New Zealand probable XIs
These are projected lineups, not confirmed teams. Official lineups should be checked on matchday before any player-prop, scorer, card or assist bet.
England probable XI
- 1. Jordan Pickford
- 2. Reece James
- 3. Ezri Konsa
- 4. Marc Guehi
- 5. Nico O'Reilly
- 6. Elliot Anderson
- 7. Kobbie Mainoo
- 8. Morgan Rogers
- 9. Jude Bellingham
- 10. Marcus Rashford
- 11. Harry Kane
New Zealand probable XI
- 1. Max Crocombe
- 2. Tim Payne
- 3. Finn Surman
- 4. Tyler Bindon
- 5. Liberato Cacace
- 6. Marko Stamenic
- 7. Alex Rufer
- 8. Eli Just
- 9. Callum McCowatt
- 10. Jesse Randall
- 11. Chris Wood
Player watch
Players who can move the betting markets
England
Harry Kane
Captain and central scorer
Kane remains the clearest England goalscorer reference, but confirm minutes because this is a World Cup warm-up.
England
Jude Bellingham
Central creator
Bellingham changes the match if he starts as the number ten, especially for shots, fouls won and England territory.
England
Marcus Rashford
Left-side runner
Rashford gives England a direct left-channel route and can lift shots, corners and full-back foul pressure.
England
Jordan Pickford
Goalkeeper
Pickford's clean-sheet case improves if England control New Zealand's Chris Wood supply line.
New Zealand
Chris Wood
Captain and target forward
Wood is New Zealand's main scoring route and set-piece target; any All Whites goal market starts with him.
New Zealand
Liberato Cacace
Left-back
Cacace is a key duel player if England attack through Reece James, Rogers or Rashford.
New Zealand
Marko Stamenic
Midfield ball-winner
Stamenic matters for cards and fouls if England dominate central possession.
New Zealand
Tim Payne
Defender / midfield option
Payne is relevant for defensive blocks, right-side duels and New Zealand's shape under pressure.
Latest squad information
England and New Zealand squad lists
England squad
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, James Trafford |
| Defenders | Dan Burn, Marc Guehi, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Tino Livramento, Nico O'Reilly, Jarell Quansah, Djed Spence, John Stones |
| Midfielders | Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, Jordan Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers |
| Forwards | Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins |
New Zealand squad
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Max Crocombe, Alex Paulsen, Michael Woud |
| Defenders | Tyler Bindon, Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace, Francis De Vries, Callan Elliot, Tim Payne, Nando Pijnaker, Tommy Smith, Finn Surman |
| Midfielders | Lachlan Bayliss, Joe Bell, Alex Rufer, Marko Stamenic, Ryan Thomas |
| Forwards | Kosta Barbarouses, Matt Garbett, Eli Just, Callum McCowatt, Ben Old, Jesse Randall, Sarpreet Singh, Ben Waine, Chris Wood |
UK betting site check
Betfred is the #1 UK bookmaker to check for this England run
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Betting implication
The numbers support England, but use the stats to choose the market
If England start Kane, Bellingham and at least one direct wide runner, England team goals and England corners become more attractive than a low-value match-result price. If Tuchel rotates heavily, the safer route is to wait for live rhythm before backing player props.
New Zealand's best statistical route is not volume possession; it is game-state survival. If the All Whites reach half-time level or one goal down, handicap and under lines can become more interesting than pre-match long shots.
Related England guides
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FAQ
When is England vs New Zealand?
England vs New Zealand is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 9pm BST, or 4pm local time in Tampa.
Where is England vs New Zealand played?
The match is listed at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Are England vs New Zealand lineups confirmed?
No. Treat the XI as probable until the official team sheets are released on matchday.
What is the England vs New Zealand prediction?
England are the clear lean on squad depth, ranking and attacking quality. A cautious pre-match score lean is England 2-0.
Which UK betting site should I check for England matches?
Betfred is the current UK partner on Super Sub Betting. Check current odds, market labels, T&Cs and responsible gambling tools before depositing.
Author
Super Sub Betting Guide Editorial Desk
This article was prepared by the Super Sub Betting editorial team using official federation sources first, then match-centre and preview sources for squad-list and lineup context. The betting sections are written for UK adults and are designed to be comparison-led, not prediction guarantees.