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England faces Costa Rica in World Cup 2026 warm-up match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 6:01 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

England faces Costa Rica in World Cup 2026 warm-up match
Summary

England and Costa Rica are set to meet in a warm-up friendly in Orlando, Florida, with kickoff scheduled for 9pm BST (4pm EDT) this evening. This match serves as a precursor to the upcoming World Cup. In their last warm-up against Costa Rica in 2018, England reached the semi-finals in Russia, adding historical context to this encounter. The teams have met before, which adds anticipation to the match.

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Key Details
  • •Kickoff is at 9pm BST in Orlando, Florida.
  • •England previously faced Costa Rica in a 2018 warm-up.
  • •This match is part of England's preparation for the World Cup.
  • •The last meeting saw England reach the semi-finals in 2018.
Latest Updates
  • 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — England v Costa Rica kick off delayed with World Cup 2026 warm-up in doubt
  • 6:01 PMThe Guardian Sport — England v Costa Rica: World Cup 2026 warm-up – live
What they're saying
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Kick-off in the Orlando friendly 9pm BST, 4pm EDT Player guide | Bracketology | Wallchart | Mail Scott England have concluded their World Cup warm-up business against Costa Rica before. That was in 2018, and after this … … they made it all the way to the semi-finals in Russia. Say what you like about omens and vibes: they might not materially help, but neither do they hinder. Let’s just not talk about the other time the two countries met. Oh Mr Roy! Kick-off in Orlando, Florida is at 9pm BST. It’s on! Continue reading...

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The Three Lions finalise their preparation in Orlando, with Thomas Tuchel looking to build form before next week’s World Cup 2026 opener against Croatia in Dallas

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