England prepares for Costa Rica in final friendly before World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:50 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
England faces Costa Rica on Wednesday night in their last international friendly before the FIFA World Cup. The match kicks off at 9pm BST as the team aims to finalize their tactics and build match sharpness. They recently achieved a 1-0 win over New Zealand and are bolstered by the inclusion of several Arsenal players, including Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka. However, there are concerns about Saka’s health due to an Achilles issue. Phil Foden is not included in the tournament squad, as England manager Thomas Tuchel continues to explore various options ahead of the World Cup group stage.
- •Match kickoff set for 9pm BST on June 10.
- •England improved with a 1-0 win over New Zealand in their last outing.
- •Tuchel expected to give main players 60 to 70 minutes on the pitch.
- •Saka’s participation is uncertain due to an Achilles problem.
- •Phil Foden is not part of the squad for the World Cup.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch England v Costa Rica, team news, predicted line-ups and more
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"England will take on Costa Rica on Wednesday night in their last international friendly before kicking off their FIFA World Cup campaign next week against Croatia.The Three Lions head into this final ...
"England play a final friendly before the World Cup starts when they take on Costa Rica on Wednesday.Thomas Tuchel’s side face Costa Rice at the Inter&Co Stadium in Florida, having won their first pr...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 3:45 PMHow to watch England v Costa Rica, team news, predicted line-ups and more
England play a final friendly before the World Cup starts when they take on Costa Rica on Wednesday.Thomas Tuchel’s side face Costa Rice at the Inter&Co Stadium in Florida, having won their first pr...
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 5:50 AMEngland vs Costa Rica – Predicted lineup and team news
England will take on Costa Rica on Wednesday night in their last international friendly before kicking off their FIFA World Cup campaign next week against Croatia.The Three Lions head into this final ...
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