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Wrexham will host Sunderland in a pre‑season friendly on August 2, 2026, in Chester, Pennsylvania, as the Welsh side looks to cap its American tour with a win while the English club builds momentum for its European adventure.
Wrexham and Sunderland meet in a preseason friendly in Philadelphia, featuring World Cup returnees, new signings and global broadcast coverage.
Wrexham announced the appointment of Steve Nickson, a veteran of English football’s recruitment circuit, as its new sporting director, a move that underscores the club’s intent to build a sustainable, globally connected talent pipeline as it eyes a future in the Premier League.
Following a seventh‑place finish in the Championship, Wrexham is identifying specific player roles that need reinforcement before the new campaign.
Two Wrexham players have been selected for the upcoming World Cup, triggering payments under FIFA’s Club Benefits Programme that could bring over $500,000 to the club.