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England defeats Costa Rica 3-0 in World Cup warm-up match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 11:23 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

England defeats Costa Rica 3-0 in World Cup warm-up match

Summary

England secured a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in their final warm-up friendly for the World Cup in Orlando on June 10. The match, which was delayed by a lightning storm, saw Anthony Gordon shine with a goal and an assist. Declan Rice opened the scoring early, followed by a penalty converted by Gordon after a handball. England's coach Thomas Tuchel made significant substitutions in the second half as they prepare for their World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17. They will continue training at their base camp in Kansas City ahead of the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Match was delayed by a lightning storm before kick-off.
•Gordon contributed one goal and assisted Rice's opener.
•England prepares to face Croatia in the World Cup opener.
•Tuchel made six substitutions, including removing Kane in the second half.
•England will hold their training camp in Kansas City.

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11:23 PMYahoo Sports — Gordon stars in England World Cup warm-up win after storm delay

What they're saying

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England were undeterred by a thunderstorm that delayed their final World Cup warm-up friendly as they beat Costa Rica 3-0 in Orlando on Wednesday.European Championship finalists twice in the past five years, England also reached a World Cup semi-final and quarter-final under Southgate.
— Yahoo Sports

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