View Odds >England vs Costa Rica Prediction & Betting Tips – 10/06/2026
England welcome Costa Rica to the Exploria Stadium on 10 June 2026 in their final friendly before the World Cup kicks off. For Thomas Tuchel, this is the last opportunity to settle on a starting XI ahead of the group-stage opener against Croatia. The Three Lions scraped past New Zealand in their previous outing and will be eager to deliver a more convincing display. Costa Rica, meanwhile, arrive without a win in three matches and with no World Cup to prepare for, making this a developmental exercise under new coach Fernando Batista.
Match Analysis
England enter this Wembley friendly as commanding favourites at 1.14, backed by an 82% confidence rating. Tuchel is set to deploy a near-first-choice XI featuring Kane, Bellingham, Rice, and Saka, signalling serious intent ahead of the World Cup.
- 12 clean sheets in their last 12 wins, underlining a defensively dominant recent run.
- Positive H2H record against Costa Rica: two wins and one draw across previous World Cup meetings.
- Tuchel fields his strongest available lineup, including Bellingham, Kane, Rice, and James from the start.
- Costa Rica conceded 10 goals in 3 matches, offering England an ideal stage to rebuild attacking rhythm.
Costa Rica arrive at 15.00 as heavy outsiders, and the circumstances make that price look justified. Three players, Bran, Vargas, and Madrigal, were sent home for disciplinary reasons, Joel Campbell is absent, and veteran goalkeeper Keylor Navas has been omitted entirely.
- Costa Rica are winless in 5 consecutive matches, reflecting a squad in deep transition.
- 3 players expelled for disciplinary breaches, severely disrupting squad cohesion and depth.
- Navas absent and Campbell unavailable, leaving critical leadership gaps in both goal and attack.
Key point: England have scored more than once in none of their 2026 fixtures; the double chance covering a draw alongside a home win suits cautious backers without any token needed, while N/A offers value if England manage the game conservatively.
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 Guehi
- 5 Nico O'Reilly
- 6 Declan Rice
- 7 Elliot Anderson
- 8 Bukayo Saka
- 9 Jude Bellingham
- 10 Marcus Rashford
- 11 Harry Kane
Bench
- Dean Henderson
- Tino Livramento
- Ezri Konsa
- Jarell Quansah
- Dan Burn
- Djed Spence
- Jordan Henderson
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Morgan Rogers
- Eberechi Eze
- Noni Madueke
- Anthony Gordon
- Ivan Toney
- Ollie Watkins
Costa Rica
Starters
- 1 Patrick Sequeira
- 2 Haxzel Quiros
- 3 Jeyland Mitchell
- 4 Fernan Faerron
- 5 Darril Araya
- 6 Aaron Salazar
- 7 Luis Flores
- 8 Carlos Mora
- 9 Andrey Soto
- 10 Josimar Alcocer
- 11 Manfred Ugalde
Bench
- Abraham Madriz
- Bayron Mora
- John Paul Ruiz
- Joseth Peraza
- Shawn Johnson
- Cristopher Núñez
- Gian Mauro Morera
- Orlando Galo
- Orlando Sinclair
- Doryan Rodríguez
Absent
- Joel Campbell (Not included in June squad)
- Alejandro Bran (Disciplinary issues (sent home from squad))
- Kenneth Vargas (Disciplinary issues (sent home from squad))
- Warren Madrigal (Disciplinary issues (sent home from squad))
- Keylor Navas (Not included in squad (squad transition))
- Álvaro Zamora (Left out of the squad)
Medium confidence
Both sides line up in a matching 4-2-3-1, setting the stage for a structured midfield contest at Wembley. Jude Bellingham operates in the number ten role behind Harry Kane, with Declan Rice anchoring England's double pivot as Thomas Tuchel's side use this friendly to sharpen their World Cup preparations.
Costa Rica will look to stay compact and frustrate on the counter, with Manfred Ugalde the principal threat in behind. England carry considerable depth on the bench and rotation is likely, so the shape and personnel could shift markedly across the ninety minutes.
Our Verdict
England's home win at 1.14 is our selection. The Three Lions have kept clean sheets in each of their last 12 victories, and Costa Rica have conceded ten goals across their previous three outings. That defensive fragility makes a comfortable England victory the likeliest outcome. With Tuchel expected to unleash a near full-strength side featuring Rice, Saka, and Bellingham, the attacking quality should prove too much for a young Los Ticos squad in transition. Under 2.5 goals at N/A offers secondary value given England's pattern of low-scoring wins throughout 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for England vs Costa Rica?
An England win is the standout selection here. Tuchel is set to field a near-first-choice XI featuring Bellingham, Kane, Saka, and Rice, while Costa Rica arrive having conceded 10 goals in their last three matches and missing key personnel through suspension and injury. With 82% confidence behind the home side, 1.14 represents a compelling, if short, wager.
What time does England vs Costa Rica kick off?
Kickoff is scheduled for 21:00 BST on Wednesday, 10th June 2026. The match takes place at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida, where England will use this friendly fixture as a final dress rehearsal ahead of the World Cup, with Tuchel keen to sharpen his preferred starting XI before the tournament begins.
Where can I watch England vs Costa Rica on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for this friendly international will vary depending on your territory. In the United Kingdom, Channel 4 and ITV have historically shared rights to England friendlies, so viewers are advised to check their respective schedules and listings closer to kickoff for confirmed coverage details of this fixture.
What is England's recent record against Costa Rica?
England hold a positive head-to-head record against Costa Rica in recent meetings. The two sides met at the 2018 World Cup, where England ran out 2-0 winners. Before that, the teams played out a draw at the 2014 World Cup group stage. England are unbeaten across both fixtures, underlining their historical superiority over the Central Americans.
