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England prepares for Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:09 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

England prepares for Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up match
Summary

England's soccer team, led by Thomas Tuchel, is set to face Costa Rica on Wednesday as part of their final preparations for World Cup 2026. After a 1-0 victory over New Zealand in their last warm-up match, the squad aims to increase intensity and give more minutes to players, including those who joined late due to their participation in the Champions League final. Tuchel emphasized the importance of the players reconnecting socially and on the pitch during their relaxed pre-camp. He mentioned that the team will ramp up their physical push ahead of the tournament, which begins in Kansas in two days.

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  • •Tuchel expects to increase intensity against Costa Rica.
  • •England won 1-0 against New Zealand in their last warm-up.
  • •Some players joined late after the Champions League final.
  • •England's tournament begins in Kansas in two days.
  • •The pre-camp focused on player reconnection and relaxation.
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  • 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — England will ‘physically push’ against Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up says Thomas Tuchel
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The Three Lions boss also addressed England’s status as one of the favourites to win the tournament

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