Who Will England Play Next – Latest Fixtures and TV Guide

England’s football teams have separate schedules, and the next match on your screen depends on which side you follow. While the men’s senior team has no fixture today, the women’s Lionesses are in action this very evening. Here’s a clear breakdown of what is coming up across both England teams.

When Do England Play Next in Football?

There is no men’s senior match today. The England men’s team next faces New Zealand on 6 June 2026 in an international friendly, with kick-off at 9:00 PM UK time. The women’s side, however, are playing today, 18 April, away against Iceland in Reykjavik as part of their 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign.

England’s Next Match Overview

Key Points to Know

• The England men’s team has no match scheduled today.
• England Women are live today against Iceland in World Cup qualifying.
• The men’s next fixture is an international friendly against New Zealand on 6 June.
• England are preparing for the 2026 World Cup, which begins in June in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
• Qualifying groups and friendly schedules differ for men’s and women’s teams.
• Television coverage for England matches is primarily held by ITV and the BBC.
• All fixtures remain subject to change, and fans should check official sources for the latest updates.

Upcoming England Men’s Fixtures 2026

When Do England Men Play Next on TV?

England men’s next televised match is the friendly against New Zealand on 6 June 2026. Kick-off is set for 9:00 PM UK time and the game will be broadcast live on ITV1, STV, and their streaming platform ITVX. The fixture gives Gareth Southgate’s squad a chance to fine-tune preparations ahead of the 2026 World Cup group stage.

For the World Cup itself, coverage will be split between ITV and the BBC across the group matches. The opening group match against Croatia has been confirmed for ITV, while the Ghana fixture will screen on the BBC. The Panama match falls to ITV. No confirmed broadcast details have been released for the England versus Ukraine fixture on 9 June 2026.

What Are England’s Football Fixtures for 2026?

The men’s team has a packed schedule through 2026. Beyond the New Zealand friendly, the focus turns to the FIFA World Cup, which starts in June across venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. England are in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana, and Panama.

2026 World Cup Group Stage

The group stage spans from mid to late June 2026. England face Croatia first, then Ghana, before concluding against Panama. The exact dates for the Croatia match are listed as either June 17 or 21, with kick-off at 9:00 PM UK time from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Ghana match is set for June 23 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and the Panama fixture rounds off the group stage on June 27 from the New York-New Jersey area, with a slightly later 10:00 PM UK kick-off.

Qualifying and Other Fixtures

England’s World Cup qualifiers do not feature prominently in the current schedule, indicating the qualification phase is either complete or ongoing without publicly listed matches. The scheduled friendly against Ukraine on 9 June 2026 at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool falls outside the World Cup qualification window. Later in the year, England face Spain in the UEFA Nations League in September 2026, with the match set for 7:45 PM UK time on ITV1 and ITVX.

When Do England Women Play Next?

England Women are in action today. The Lionesses travel to Reykjavik to face Iceland at Laugardalsvöllur with a 5:30 PM UK time (17:30 BST) kick-off. This is a World Cup qualifier in Group A3, a group that also contains Spain and Ukraine. The match is part of the 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying cycle, where finishing top secures automatic qualification for the tournament in Brazil.

England Women’s 2026 Qualifying Fixtures

England earned a 1-0 victory over Spain at Wembley on 14 April, a result that strengthens their position in the group. Ukraine’s home fixtures are played at neutral venues in Turkey due to the ongoing conflict, with Mardan Stadium in Antalya used as the designated location.

Key Dates on England’s 2026 Calendar

1. 18 April 2026 — Iceland vs. England Women, Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavik (World Cup qualifier, live today)
2. 5 June 2026 — Spain vs. England Women, Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, Palma
3. 6 June 2026 — England vs. New Zealand, friendly (men’s team)
4. 9 June 2026 — England vs. Ukraine Women, Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
5. 9 June 2026 — England vs. Ukraine, men’s friendly, Liverpool
6. 17 or 21 June 2026 — England vs. Croatia, AT&T Stadium, Arlington (World Cup group stage)
7. 23 June 2026 — England vs. Ghana, Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (World Cup group stage)
8. 27 June 2026 — Panama vs. England, New York-New Jersey (World Cup group stage)
9. September 2026 — England vs. Spain, UEFA Nations League

What Is Confirmed and What Remains Unclear

How the England Men’s and Women’s Schedules Differ

The men’s and women’s England teams operate independently, each with its own qualifying pathway and fixture calendar. The women’s team competes in continental qualifying cycles for the World Cup and European Championships, with matches scheduled around international windows throughout the year. Their group for the 2027 World Cup qualifying includes Spain, Ukraine, and Iceland.

The men’s team, meanwhile, centres its year around the 2026 World Cup hosted across North America. With group stage matches confirmed for June 2026, the year includes friendly matches for preparation, such as the New Zealand game in June, and the Nations League fixture against Spain in September. Qualifiers for the men’s team are ongoing but not yet listed in the available schedule.

Television coverage differs as well. ITV and the BBC hold rights for men’s senior matches, while the women’s Lionesses matches are shown on ITV platforms. You can find the latest confirmed TV listings at Live-FootballOnTV.

Sources for England’s Fixtures and TV Schedule

The official England men’s fixtures and results are published on englandfootball.com, the Football Association’s online platform. The site is updated in real time and is considered the most authoritative source for the men’s senior team schedule.

Confirmed TV listings for England’s matches, including friendly dates and World Cup coverage, are tracked on Live-FootballOnTV.com, which aggregates schedules across ITV, STV, and the BBC.

England Women’s fixtures, including the result against Spain and the upcoming Iceland match, are listed on englandfootball.com under the women’s senior team section.

What’s Next for England Fans

For followers of the men’s team, the immediate focus shifts to the New Zealand friendly on 6 June before the World Cup group stage begins in mid-June. For supporters of the women’s side, the Iceland match today is the next live fixture, followed by the Spain trip to Mallorca on 5 June. Ticket availability and broadcast confirmation for the men’s friendly against New Zealand and the World Cup group stage matches are expected to be released in the coming weeks. The official England website remains the most reliable place to track changes, rescheduling, or new announcements.

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