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England secures 3-0 victory over Costa Rica ahead of World Cup 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 6:00 AM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

England secures 3-0 victory over Costa Rica ahead of World Cup 2026

Summary

England achieved a 3-0 victory against Costa Rica in a pre-World Cup friendly match held in Orlando. Declan Rice opened the scoring in the ninth minute, contributing to a dominant performance that included multiple substitutions by manager Thomas Tuchel in the second half. The team demonstrated improved intensity and cohesion compared to their previous outing, where they only managed a 1-0 win against New Zealand. After the match, Rice expressed confidence in the squad's readiness for the upcoming World Cup match against Croatia next Wednesday as they build both confidence and fitness.

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By the Numbers

•Declan Rice scored the opening goal after nine minutes.
•England led comfortably throughout the match.
•Thomas Tuchel made 11 substitutions in the second half.
•Team looks ready for World Cup match against Croatia.

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6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Declan Rice hails ‘outstanding’ England display vs Costa Rica before World Cup 2026

What they're saying

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Declan Rice was mightily impressed with England’s performance against Costa Rica before the World Cup. Rice recently joined the England squad after taking a short break following Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat.
— Yahoo Sports

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