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England national team experiences 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Florida during World Cup preparations
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The England national football team, currently in Florida for preparations ahead of the 2026 World Cup, experienced a 6.1 magnitude earthquake on Monday. The epicenter of the tremor was located off the west coast of Cuba, and its effects were felt as far as Orlando, where the Three Lions are training under the direction of Thomas Tuchel. The team recently secured a 1-0 victory against New Zealand in a friendly match in Tampa and is scheduled to play Costa Rica in Orlando on Wednesday for their final preparatory game. Initial reports indicate no injuries or major damage resulted from the earthquake, though several buildings were evacuated as a precautionary measure. Authorities have confirmed there is no tsunami risk. This earthquake is noted as the most powerful recorded in the region since 1880. This event follows a shooting incident in Kansas City, where nine people were injured on Saturday. Kansas City is slated to be England's base camp during the 2026 World Cup, but the English players were not yet present in the city at the time of the shooting.
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