England vs. Costa Rica prediction: Odds, picks, best bets for World Cup friendly
England will face Costa Rica in a World Cup warm‑up friendly on June 12, 2026, with manager Thomas Tuchel likely to field his preferred starting XI for the first half. The Three Lions enter the match as -140 favorites on the three‑way moneyline, while Costa Rica will aim to test England’s defence with their physical style. Weather conditions in Orlando are expected to be hot and humid, with a chance of rain, which could affect the pace of the game.
- ▪England defeated New Zealand 1-0 in their previous friendly, rotating the squad at halftime to give minutes to more players.
- ▪Thomas Tuchel is expected to start key midfielders Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, who had a break after the Champions League final.
- ▪Costa Rica, not qualified for the World Cup, will look to challenge England and showcase their tough, defensive approach.
- ▪Betting markets list England as -140 favorites, and a same‑game parlay of England to win and under 2.5 goals offers +240 odds on DraftKings.
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Betting England vs. Costa Rica prediction: Odds, picks, best bets for World Cup friendly By Michael Leboff Published June 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET Jordan Henderson and Harry Kane leading England during warmups. AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. England will take on Costa Rica on Wednesday afternoon, giving Thomas Tuchel one more look at his squad before it begins its World Cup adventure against Croatia in Dallas on June 17.
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