Match Preview: England vs USA
England faces USA in Group B on June 18, 2026. This highly anticipated clash takes place at Gillette Stadium in Boston. England (FIFA #3) enters as favorites against USA (FIFA #13). Both teams are managed by experienced coaches - Gareth Southgate for England and Mauricio Pochettino for USA. This Group B encounter could be crucial for qualification to the knockout rounds.
3
FIFA Ranking
13
UEFA
Confederation
CONCACAF
Gareth Southgate
Coach
Mauricio Pochettino
4-2-3-1
Formation
4-3-3
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
England
W
W
D
W
W
USA
W
W
D
W
L
Head-to-Head Record
11
Total Matches
8
England Wins
1
Draws
2
USA Wins
These teams memorably drew 0-0 at the 2022 World Cup. USA famously beat England 1-0 in 1950.
Last Meeting: England 0-0 USA (November 25, 2022)
World Cup 2022 - Group B
World Cup 2022 - Group B
Match Prediction & Analysis
Prediction: England Favorite
England 2-1 USA
England faces USA on American soil in a highly anticipated rematch of their 2022 World Cup stalemate. The Three Lions (#3 FIFA) are clear favorites against the hosts (#13), but the USMNT will have massive home crowd support. USA under Pochettino has improved significantly and will be extremely motivated. England has more individual quality, but the atmosphere could level the playing field. Expect a competitive match with England's experience and talent potentially making the difference in the second half.
Key Factors
- USA's massive home advantage and crowd support
- England's superior FIFA ranking and squad depth
- Pochettino's tactical nous for USA
- Pressure on USA as hosts to perform
Predicted Starting Lineups
England (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper
Jordan Pickford
Defenders
Trent Alexander-Arnold
John Stones
Harry Maguire
Luke Shaw
Midfielders
Declan Rice
Jude Bellingham
Phil Foden
Bukayo Saka
Raheem Sterling
Forwards
Harry Kane
USA (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper
Matt Turner
Defenders
Sergiรฑo Dest
Chris Richards
Tim Ream
Antonee Robinson
Midfielders
Tyler Adams
Weston McKennie
Yunus Musah
Forwards
Christian Pulisic
Folarin Balogun
Timothy Weah
Venue Information
Gillette Stadium
Location: Boston, USA
Capacity: 65,878
Surface: Artificial turf
Expected Weather
โ๏ธ Sunny
๐ก๏ธ 25ยฐC (77ยฐF)
๐ง 60%
๐จ 15 km/h
How to Watch England vs USA
United States
FOX
Universo
Peacock
Canada
TSN
RDS
United Kingdom
BBC
ITV
Mexico
Televisa
International
FIFA+
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does England vs USA kick off?
England vs USA kicks off on June 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Massachusetts.
Where can I watch England vs USA?
The match will be broadcast on FOX and Universo in the USA, BBC and ITV in the UK. Streaming available on Peacock and FIFA+.
What happened when they played at the 2022 World Cup?
England and USA drew 0-0 in Group B at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a result that helped both teams advance to the knockout stage.
Who is favored to win?
England is favored due to higher FIFA ranking (#3 vs #13) and more experienced squad, but USA's home advantage makes this competitive.
Is this an important match for Group B?
Yes, with Uruguay and Panama also in Group B, both England and USA need points to secure qualification to the knockout rounds.