England are eyeing a behind‑closed‑doors match with Sporting Kansas City after their World Cup opener against Croatia. The friendly would slot between Wednesday’s 21:00 BST clash in Dallas and the 21:00 BST second group game versus Ghana. Sources say talks are underway, but opposition details remain unconfirmed. England’s will remain in City for the duration, training at Swope Soccer Village, from downtown.

Sporting KC, led by former Switzerland international Raphael Wicky, could offer a familiar face for England’s fringe players. England previously met Miami FC behind closed doors during their U.S. training camp in Florida. A new match would give those not featuring heavily against Croatia a chance to sharpen match fitness before facing Ghana.

If the friendly proceeds, it will serve as a tactical rehearsal for the coaching staff, allowing them to fine‑tune combinations and assess player readiness. The match also provides a low‑pressure environment for squad members to regain rhythm, ensuring England’s depth remains sharp as the tournament ramps up ahead of the high‑stakes knockout phase.