Sporting Kansas City could face England in a friendly match on Thursday, with the club in discussions with England officials to serve as the opponent for a closed-door scrimmage. England play their World Cup opener on Wednesday against Croatia in Arlington, Texas. The Three Lions will then head back to their training base in Kansas City, Mo., and they are seeking an opponent for a closed-door Thursday scrimmage, England coach Thomas Tuchel said. Sporting KC are in talks with England officials about serving as the opponent, according to ESPN, which noted that a deal is not finalized. Last Thursday, England drafted USL Championship squad Miami FC for a closed-door friendly in West Palm Beach, Fla., a contest the Three Lions won 6-0. A day before that, England registered a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica during a friendly in Orlando. Thomas Tuchel said Tuesday, according to ESPN, that the friendly match is simply to use the time and give players who have not played many minutes a load and an actual match load. England's second match in Group L is scheduled for June 23 against Ghana in Foxborough, Mass. Sporting Kansas City are off to a miserable start in MLS play this season, sitting in last place in the Western Conference with a 3-9-2 record and 11 points. The club's poor performance has raised concerns among fans, but a friendly match against England could be a valuable opportunity for the team to gain experience and build momentum. England, who went 8-0-0 in World Cup qualifying, enter the tournament as the third betting favorite behind France and Spain. The friendly match, if it happens, will be a significant test for Sporting Kansas City, and the club will likely face a tough challenge against the strong English team. The match could also provide a chance for Sporting KC players to showcase their skills and potentially attract attention from international scouts. As the talks between the club and England officials continue, fans of Sporting Kansas City are eagerly waiting to see if the friendly match will become a reality. The potential match would be a unique opportunity for the club to play against a high-level opponent and gain valuable experience. And if the deal is finalized, it could be a significant event for Sporting Kansas City and their fans. But for now, the club and England officials are still in discussions, and the outcome is uncertain. So, fans will have to wait and see if the friendly match will happen, and what it could mean for Sporting Kansas City's future.