6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Disrupts England World Cup Camp in Florida
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the western coast of Cuba on June 9, 2026, sending tremors across Florida, including Orlando and West Palm Beach, where the England national football team was training for the 2026 World Cup. Buildings shook and some evacuations occurred, but no injuries or damage were reported. The team, led by manager Thomas Tuchel, continued preparations for a friendly against Costa Rica before relocating to Missouri. The quake was the strongest in the region since 1880.
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England Football Team Hit by Earthquake in Orlando Days Before 2026 World Cup
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the west coast of Cuba on Monday, causing tremors as far away as Orlando, Florida, where the England national football team is currently based for their 2026 World Cup preparations. The Three Lions, led by manager Thomas Tuchel, are in Florida for training and a final friendly match against Costa Rica on Wednesday. No injuries or significant damage were reported from the earthquake, which authorities described as the most violent in the region since 1880. The event comes just days after a shooting in Kansas City, near England's planned World Cup base camp, left nine people injured. England will begin their World Cup campaign on June 17 against Croatia, followed by matches against Ghana and Panama.
Home Football - actualitésEarthquake Hits England's 2026 World Cup Base Camp in Orlando
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the city of Orlando, Florida, on June 9, 2026, disrupting the England national football team's base camp ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The earthquake, which was the most significant to hit the region since 1880, led to several evacuations but caused no serious damage or injuries. The shock waves spread from an epicenter to the outskirts of the west coast of Cuba. England was preparing for a friendly match against Costa Rica at the time. This incident follows other reported disruptions at World Cup base camps, including Switzerland training in a snake-infested area and a shooting near England's camp.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertMagnitude 6.1 Earthquake Rattles England World Cup Camp in Florida
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake with its epicenter off the coast of Cuba caused tremors felt hundreds of kilometers away in Florida, where the England national football team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup under coach Thomas Tuchel. The quake, the second strongest in the region since 1880 according to the US Geological Survey, shook the team's camp in West Palm Beach and led to evacuations of some buildings in Orlando, where England played a friendly against Costa Rica. No injuries or damage were reported, but social media videos showed furniture moving. This incident follows a shooting near England's final training site in Kansas on Monday that injured nine people. Despite these disruptions, England, a tournament favorite, aims to win the title in North America, starting with group matches against Croatia, Ghana, and Panama.
BILD - Sport6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes England Training Center in Florida
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cuba late Monday afternoon, with aftershocks felt across southwestern Florida, including the England national football team's training center in Palm Beach. Despite the scare, there were no injuries or material damage reported. The England team, currently in Florida for a training camp ahead of the 2026 World Cup, is scheduled to play a final friendly match against Costa Rica on Wednesday before traveling to Kansas City, Missouri, which will serve as their base during the tournament. The article also references related stories about coach Thomas Tuchel investing in cooling equipment and a recent shooting near the team's World Cup base.
RecordEngland's World Cup base in Florida shaken by 6.1 magnitude earthquake off Cuba
England's pre-World Cup training camp in Florida was disrupted by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake originating off the western coast of Cuba on Monday night. Tremors were felt across Orlando, Miami, and Jacksonville, causing buildings to shake and some evacuations, though no injuries or property damage were reported. The England squad, based more than 150 miles from the epicenter, experienced the tremors as they prepared for their final warm-up match against Costa Rica on Wednesday night in Orlando. Manager Thomas Tuchel commented on the team's need to adapt to adversity, including weather delays and the earthquake, as they aim for a long tournament run. The team will relocate to Missouri after Wednesday's game for their World Cup base.
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