England 1-0 New Zealand (Kane Header); Belgium 5-0 Tunisia; Portugal 2-1 Chile (Leão Red Card) — Pre-Tournament Friendlies June 6

Three further pre-tournament friendlies on June 6 provided final competitive tuneups. England defeated New Zealand 1-0 — Harry Kane converted a header in first-half stoppage time for Thomas Tuchel's side, a welcome pre-tournament marker for the captain who equalled Billy Wright's record of three World Cup captaincies. England are in Group L vs Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. Belgium hammered Tunisia 5-0 in comprehensive fashion as they gear up for Group G (with Iran, New Zealand, and Egypt) — the rout highlighted Belgium's attacking firepower ahead of the tournament proper. Portugal beat Chile 2-1, but the result was overshadowed by a Rafael Leão red card after a late altercation that leaves the AC Milan winger facing potential suspension for their June 18 Group K opener vs DR Congo. Roberto Martínez will assess the card's consequences with UEFA as Portugal count on Leão alongside the record-setting Cristiano Ronaldo (41, sixth World Cup) in their attacking lineup. 5 days to World Cup kickoff at Estadio Azteca.