England prepares for World Cup warm-up match against Costa Rica
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:50 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
England is set to play Costa Rica on Wednesday in a final warm-up friendly ahead of the World Cup. The match will take place in Orlando, with players acclimatizing to the oppressive heat. Thomas Tuchel has indicated that this game will be crucial for providing players with extended minutes as they finalize their squad ahead of the June 17 opener against Croatia. The friendly against Costa Rica serves as the last chance to assess the formation and player roles before the tournament begins. Concerns over potential weather delays due to storms have also been raised, with conditions expected to challenge both teams.
- •Match scheduled for Wednesday at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando.
- •Thomas Tuchel aims for players to get larger minutes.
- •Potential storms could delay the match.
- •England seeks to finalize squad roles ahead of World Cup opener.
- •Costa Rica currently ranks 52nd in FIFA standings.
- 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — England vs Costa Rica – Match preview and team news
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Squad selections and a storm warning – England’s Costa Rica friendly
"England continue to gear up for the World Cup with a final warm-up friendly against Costa Rica on Wednesday. Ahead of the meeting in oppressive Orlando heat, the Press Association looks at some of the main talking points.
"England is set to face Costa Rica in their final international friendly game on Wednesday night before they begin their FIFA World Cup journey next Wednesday against Croatia.England vs Costa Rica – ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 5:50 AMEngland vs Costa Rica – Match preview and team news
England is set to face Costa Rica in their final international friendly game on Wednesday night before they begin their FIFA World Cup journey next Wednesday against Croatia.England vs Costa Rica – ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 9:40 AMSquad selections and a storm warning – England’s Costa Rica friendly
England continue to gear up for the World Cup with a final warm-up friendly against Costa Rica on Wednesday. Ahead of the meeting in oppressive Orlando heat, the Press Association looks at some of the main talking points.
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