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England to Face Uruguay and Japan Ahead of 2026 World Cup
England will face top-20 ranked Uruguay and Japan in March friendlies at Wembley as manager Thomas Tuchel finalizes the squad for the 2026 World Cup.
- The Football Association confirmed next March's fixtures, with England hosting Uruguay on March 27 and Japan on March 31 at Wembley Stadium, London.
- Tuchel framed the friendlies as preparation, saying `We are really pleased to have these two fixtures confirmed as our World Cup year takes shape` and he wanted top-20, non-European opponents.
- Ranked 16th and 18th respectively, Uruguay national team and Japan national team bring quality opposition, with England national team last losing 2-1 to Uruguay at the 2014 World Cup and meeting Japan three times, most recently in 2010.
- England is expected to play two warmup matches in the United States before the tournament and open their World Cup on June 17 against Croatia in Dallas in Group L.
- Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu said `With the World Cup draw done, we'll be more specific in simulating things and reinforcing the team looking toward the finals while aiming for the win`, noting Japan are in Group F with the Netherlands and Tunisia plus a playoff qualifier.
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England Confirms World Cup Warm-Up Friendlies Against Uruguay and Japan
THOMAS TUCHEL is looking to finalise England’s World Cup warm-up opponents after the FA confirmed the two friendlies in March. The Three Lions will take on Uruguay, managed by former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa, at Wembley on Friday 27 March. Three days later, England will play Japan, also at Wembley, which will be the nation’s... Source
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