{"id":622899,"date":"2026-06-08T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/england-vs-costa-rica-prediction-betting-tips-10-06-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T00:16:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T23:16:35","slug":"england-vs-costa-rica-prediction-betting-tips-10-06-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/england-vs-costa-rica-prediction-betting-tips-10-06-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"England vs Costa Rica Prediction &amp; Betting Tips &#8211; 10\/06\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/friendly-international.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">Friendly International<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/england.png\" alt=\"England\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">England<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">10 Jun 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">21:00<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/costa-rica.png\" alt=\"Costa Rica\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Costa Rica<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">Home win<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_england_costa-rica_19665891\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.14<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/williamhill.com.png\" alt=\"William Hill\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">View Odds &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\">\n                <button class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn\" type=\"button\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/england.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> England<\/button>\n                <button class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn\" type=\"button\">Draw<\/button>\n                <button class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn\" type=\"button\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/costa-rica.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Costa Rica<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">England vs Costa Rica Prediction &amp; Betting Tips &ndash; 10\/06\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 10 Jun 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> Exploria Stadium<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Louis Hecq<\/span><\/div><p>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.<\/p><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">1: England to win<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_england_costa-rica_19665891\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.14<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on <img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/williamhill.com.png\" alt=\"William Hill\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">William Hill<\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence High<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 10 Jun 2026 at 04:30 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Analysis<\/h2><p>England enter this Wembley friendly as commanding favourites at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_england_costa-rica_19665891\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.14<\/a>, 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.<\/p><ul class=\"mux-analysis-pros wp-block-list\"><li><strong>12 clean sheets<\/strong> in their last 12 wins, underlining a defensively dominant recent run.<\/li><li><strong>Positive H2H record<\/strong> against Costa Rica: two wins and one draw across previous World Cup meetings.<\/li><li>Tuchel fields his <strong>strongest available lineup<\/strong>, including Bellingham, Kane, Rice, and James from the start.<\/li><li>Costa Rica conceded <strong>10 goals in 3 matches<\/strong>, offering England an ideal stage to rebuild attacking rhythm.<\/li><\/ul><p>Costa Rica arrive at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_england_costa-rica_19665891\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"away\">15.00<\/a> 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.<\/p><ul class=\"mux-analysis-cons wp-block-list\"><li>Costa Rica are <strong>winless in 5 consecutive matches<\/strong>, reflecting a squad in deep transition.<\/li><li><strong>3 players expelled<\/strong> for disciplinary breaches, severely disrupting squad cohesion and depth.<\/li><li>Navas absent and Campbell unavailable, leaving <strong>critical leadership gaps<\/strong> in both goal and attack.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"mux-callout\"><strong>Key point:<\/strong> England have scored more than once in <strong>none of their 2026 fixtures<\/strong>; 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.<\/p><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: England vs Costa Rica<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">England<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/3 (33%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/3 (33%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/3 (33%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (3)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.8<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">36%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.9<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.9<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Costa Rica<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/3 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/3 (33%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/3 (67%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (3)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">4<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">50%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-h2h\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-h2h-title\">England vs Costa Rica: Head-to-Head<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-h2h-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-bar\">\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-home\" style=\"width:50%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-draw\" style=\"width:50%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-away\" style=\"width:0%\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-labels\">\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-home\">England <strong>50 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-draw\">Draws <strong>50 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-away\">Costa Rica <strong>0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mux-h2h-stats-title\">Average statistics (recent meetings)<\/p>\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-stats-grid\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">1<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">0%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">1<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Home goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">0<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Away goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">0%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Over 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">100%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Under 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: England vs Costa Rica<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">England<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-2-3-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Jordan Pickford<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Reece James<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> John Stones<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Marc Guehi<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Nico O'Reilly<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Declan Rice<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Elliot Anderson<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Bukayo Saka<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Jude Bellingham<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Marcus Rashford<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Harry Kane<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Dean Henderson<\/li><li>Tino Livramento<\/li><li>Ezri Konsa<\/li><li>Jarell Quansah<\/li><li>Dan Burn<\/li><li>Djed Spence<\/li><li>Jordan Henderson<\/li><li>Kobbie Mainoo<\/li><li>Morgan Rogers<\/li><li>Eberechi Eze<\/li><li>Noni Madueke<\/li><li>Anthony Gordon<\/li><li>Ivan Toney<\/li><li>Ollie Watkins<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Costa Rica<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-2-3-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Patrick Sequeira<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Haxzel Quiros<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Jeyland Mitchell<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Fernan Faerron<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Darril Araya<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Aaron Salazar<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Luis Flores<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Carlos Mora<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Andrey Soto<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Josimar Alcocer<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Manfred Ugalde<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Abraham Madriz<\/li><li>Bayron Mora<\/li><li>John Paul Ruiz<\/li><li>Joseth Peraza<\/li><li>Shawn Johnson<\/li><li>Cristopher N&uacute;&ntilde;ez<\/li><li>Gian Mauro Morera<\/li><li>Orlando Galo<\/li><li>Orlando Sinclair<\/li><li>Doryan Rodr&iacute;guez<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Joel Campbell <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Not included in June squad)<\/span><\/li><li>Alejandro Bran <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Disciplinary issues (sent home from squad))<\/span><\/li><li>Kenneth Vargas <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Disciplinary issues (sent home from squad))<\/span><\/li><li>Warren Madrigal <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Disciplinary issues (sent home from squad))<\/span><\/li><li>Keylor Navas <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Not included in squad (squad transition))<\/span><\/li><li>&Aacute;lvaro Zamora <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Left out of the squad)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Medium confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Both sides line up in a matching 4-2-3-1, setting the stage for a structured midfield contest at Wembley. <strong>Jude Bellingham<\/strong> 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.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Costa Rica will look to stay compact and frustrate on the counter, with <strong>Manfred Ugalde<\/strong> 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.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Verdict<\/h2><p>England's home win at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_england_costa-rica_19665891\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.14<\/a> 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 <em>Los Ticos<\/em> squad in transition. Under 2.5 goals at N\/A offers secondary value given England's pattern of low-scoring wins throughout 2026.<\/p><p>18+. Please gamble responsibly. For help, visit GambleAware.co.uk<\/p><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> Friendly International<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> Friendlies 1<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 10 Jun 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 21:00 BST<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> Exploria Stadium<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the best bet for England vs Costa Rica?<\/summary>\n\n<p>An <strong>England win<\/strong> 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, <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_england_costa-rica_19665891\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.14<\/a> represents a compelling, if short, wager.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What time does England vs Costa Rica kick off?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Kickoff is scheduled for <strong>21:00 BST on Wednesday, 10th June 2026<\/strong>. The match takes place at <strong>Exploria Stadium<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Where can I watch England vs Costa Rica on TV?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Broadcast arrangements for this friendly international will vary depending on your territory. In the United Kingdom, <strong>Channel 4<\/strong> and <strong>ITV<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is England's recent record against Costa Rica?<\/summary>\n\n<p>England hold a <strong>positive head-to-head record<\/strong> against Costa Rica in recent meetings. The two sides met at the 2018 World Cup, where England ran out <strong>2-0<\/strong> winners. Before that, the teams played out a <strong>draw<\/strong> at the 2014 World Cup group stage. 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