Thomas Tuchel will want a sharper England display against Costa Rica after the Three Lions labored through a stubborn New Zealand side on Saturday. The match in Orlando offers one more chance to tidy up the details before the summer tournament begins.
England were frustrated in Tampa, where Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham pointed to difficult conditions and a poor playing surface that slowed their possession game. Costa Rica may try to create a similar kind of problem by keeping the area around the box crowded and compact.
Kickoff Details
- Location: Orlando, Fla.
- Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium
- Date: Wed., June 10
- Kick-off Time: 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. BST
Costa Rica arrive after a difficult run, having failed to qualify for the upcoming tournament by finishing behind Haiti and Honduras in their third-round group. Ranked 51st in FIFA’s standings, they have also lost their previous two matches, including a 5–0 defeat to Iran in March and a 3–1 loss to Colombia last week.
How to Watch in the UK, US, Canada and Mexico
England’s final outing before the World Cup will air free-to-air in the United Kingdom on ITV1. The game can also be streamed on ITVX and is available on STV Scotland and STV Player.
In the United States, Fox Sports is carrying the match, with fuboTV and ViX also among the viewing options. Canada will have coverage on DAZN Canada and fuboTV Canada, while Sky Sports Mexico, Sky+ and izzi are listed for viewers in Mexico.
| Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | ITV 1 UK, ITVX, STV Scotland, STV Player |
| United States | Fox Sports 2, fuboTV, Foxsports.com, ViX, FOX Sports App, FOX One |
| Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
| Mexico | Sky Sports Mexico, Sky+, izzi |
What’s Next for England
The match comes with the 2026 World Cup set to begin the following day, when Mexico face South Africa at the Estadio Azteca. England then start their campaign against Croatia in Dallas next Wednesday.
After that, the Three Lions meet Ghana on June 23 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., before closing the group stage against Panama. For Tuchel, the meeting with Costa Rica is less about the scoreboard and more about restoring control before the real test begins.