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>England vs Costa Rica Prediction & Betting Tips – 10/06/2026
England round off their World Cup preparations with a friendly against Costa Rica at the Exploria Stadium in Orlando on 10 June 2026. For Thomas Tuchel, this is the final chance to settle on his preferred starting eleven before the tournament opener against Croatia. Costa Rica, who failed to qualify for the World Cup, are in the early stages of a rebuild under Fernando Batista. With key players returning from Champions League duty, England will want a polished performance to carry momentum into the biggest stage of all.
Match Analysis
England enter this World Cup warm-up as overwhelming favourites at 1.14, backed by an 88% confidence rating. Ranked 4th globally, Tuchel's side deploy a near-first-choice XI featuring Kane, Bellingham, Rice and Saka, signalling full competitive intent.
- World ranking gap of 49 places (4th vs 53rd) underlines England's clear structural superiority.
- Only 2 goals conceded across their last 3 matches, against Costa Rica's 10 in the same span.
- Perfect H2H record in goals scored, netting 5 and conceding 0 across two previous meetings.
- Rice, Bellingham, Kane and Saka all named, confirming this as a tactical World Cup dress rehearsal.
Costa Rica arrive at 17.00 as heavy outsiders, winless in their last 5 fixtures with 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, conceding 2.2 goals per game. A new coach, disciplinary absentees and the retirement of Keylor Navas severely thin their squad depth.
- Three players omitted for disciplinary reasons, including Vargas, Madrigal and Bran, weakening squad options.
- A 3-1 loss to Colombia in their most recent outing exposed chronic defensive fragility against quality sides.
- New coach Batista appointed only in February 2026, leaving minimal time to implement a coherent system.
Key point: With Over/Under lines unavailable, the double chance covering England via the home win at 1.14 remains the sharpest single-market angle given Costa Rica's structural limitations.
Form & Statistics: England vs Costa Rica
England
Recent form
Season statistics (3)
Costa Rica
Recent form
Season statistics (3)
England vs Costa Rica: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
Lineups: England vs Costa Rica
England
Starters
- 1 Jordan Pickford
- 2 Reece James
- 3 John Stones
- 4 Marc Guéhi
- 5 Nico O'Reilly
- 6 Elliot Anderson
- 7 Declan Rice
- 8 Bukayo Saka
- 9 Jude Bellingham
- 10 Marcus Rashford
- 11 Harry Kane
Bench
- Dean Henderson
- James Trafford
- Dan Burn
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Morgan Rogers
- Ollie Watkins
- Eberechi Eze
- Ivan Toney
- Djed Spence
- Jarell Quansah
Costa Rica
Starters
- 1 Patrick Sequeira
- 2 Haxzel Quirós
- 3 Jeyland Mitchell
- 4 Fernán Faerron
- 5 Darril Araya
- 6 Aarón Salazar
- 7 Luis Flores
- 8 Carlos Mora
- 9 Andrey Soto
- 10 Josimar Alcócer
- 11 Manfred Ugalde
Bench
- Abraham Madriz
- Joseth Peraza
- John Paul Ruiz
- Cristopher Núñez
- Orlando Sinclair
- Doryan Rodríguez
Absent
- Kenneth Vargas (Omitted from squad due to disciplinary issues.)
- Warren Madrigal (Omitted from squad due to disciplinary issues.)
- Alejandro Bran (Omitted from squad due to disciplinary issues.)
- Joel Campbell (Not selected for the squad.)
- Keylor Navas (Retired from international duty in 2024.)
- Álvaro Zamora (Left out due to a personal commitment.)
Medium confidence
Both sides line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, setting up a mirror contest at Wembley. England's shape places Jude Bellingham in the attacking midfield role behind Harry Kane, with Declan Rice anchoring the double pivot and Bukayo Saka providing width on the right flank.
Costa Rica will look to sit compact and frustrate England's transitions, with Manfred Ugalde tasked with leading the line largely in isolation. For Gareth Southgate's successor, this friendly offers a final opportunity to sharpen combinations ahead of the World Cup, and the XI selected suggests a clear intent to test the first-choice system.
Our Verdict
England's home win at 1.14 is the standout selection here. The Three Lions boast a perfect head-to-head record in competitive and friendly fixtures against Costa Rica, winning or drawing all three previous meetings. Thomas Tuchel's side welcome back key figures in Rice, Saka, and Madueke, giving this lineup genuine first-choice quality. Costa Rica's recent form tells its own story: three matches without a win, including a 3-1 loss to Colombia that exposed clear defensive frailties. The class gap is simply too wide. This is a preview of an upcoming match and should not be considered as betting advice or a recommendation to place bets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for England vs Costa Rica?
England to win is the standout selection here. Ranked 4th in the world against Costa Rica's 53rd, Tuchel's side fielded a near-first-choice XI including Kane, Bellingham, Rice and Saka, and the match ended in a comfortable 3-0 victory. With England priced as overwhelming favourites at 1.14, the result was never seriously in doubt.
What time does England vs Costa Rica kick off?
England vs Costa Rica kicked off at 21:00 UTC on 10 June 2026, which corresponds to 10:00 PM British Summer Time. The fixture took place at the Exploria Stadium, serving as England's final warm-up before the 2026 World Cup.
Where can I watch England vs Costa Rica on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for this friendly will vary depending on your territory. In the United Kingdom, England international fixtures are typically carried by ITV or Channel 4 on free-to-air television. We recommend checking your local listings or the relevant broadcaster's website to confirm coverage details for this particular fixture.
What is England's recent record against Costa Rica?
England's record against Costa Rica is perfect. Across two previous meetings, England have scored five goals and conceded none, winning both encounters. That unblemished head-to-head record continued here, with a 3-0 victory extending England's dominance over the Central American side and maintaining their 100 per cent record in this fixture.
