Unbelievable: Watch Noni Madueke miss an open goal in England's warm-up match ahead of the 2026 World Cup (Video).
On 11 June 2026, watch the incredible miss by England winger Noni Madueke in the final friendly match preparing for the 2026 World Cup, played last night. England comfortably defeated Costa Rica 3-0.
This moment occurred in the 36th minute with England leading 1-0. Noni Madueke, starting on the right wing in place of Bukayo Saka, received a through ball from Jude Bellingham, then skillfully dribbled past Costa Rica goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira.
However, Madueke then did the unbelievable: with an open goal ahead and only the post and net to beat, his shot hit the post, bounced back onto his own body, and went out for a goal kick. He smiled sheepishly at missing the chance to make it 2-0.
Nonetheless, England scored two more goals in the second half to win 3-0 over Costa Rica, aiming for their second World Cup title since 1966, with the following schedule:
17 June 2026: England vs. Croatia
23 June 2026: England vs. Ghana
27 June 2026: Panama vs. England
