World Cup: 6.1 magnitude earthquake felt by English team in Florida

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: United States
SportsWorld / International
World Cup: 6.1 magnitude earthquake felt by English team in Florida

The English national football team felt a magnitude 6.1 earthquake on Monday in Florida, with its epicenter off the coast of Cuba. No injuries or major damage were reported, but several buildings were evacuated as a precaution. It was the strongest earthquake in the region since 1880. England is preparing for the 2026 World Cup, with a friendly match against Costa Rica on Wednesday. Separately, a shooting in Kansas City, where the team will base during the tournament, left nine wounded on Saturday, but the players were not yet there.

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