England Vs Costa Rica LIVE Score, International Friendly 2026: Check Live Streaming Details

The wait is finally nearing its end in Orlando, as anticipation builds for the delayed kick-off between England and Costa Rica at the Inter&Co Stadium. With just 10 minutes remaining until the action gets underway, this final warm-up fixture represents a critical juncture for Thomas Tuchel and his squad. As the Three Lions fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, this match offers a vital opportunity to solidify their tactical approach and confirm their starting XI before the high-stakes tournament begins.

The England vs Costa Rica International Friendly 2026 will be available for live streaming on the SonyLIV mobile app and website. The live telecast will be available on the Sony Sports Network channels.

England boss Thomas Tuchel reacts to Sky Sports

"It gives us a little bit of a taste of what can happen in this World Cup. We were aware of that before, now we experience it. No problem, it should not be an excuse to lose our mood or patience or hunger to play the game. 

"We realised it when we were still at the hotel. It was easy. We just said 'half an hour later on the bus and let's go'. 

"It didn't cross my mind it was so severe (the game could have been called off). We were aware it can be thunder and lighting on some days but I didn't think we'd miss the whole game. 

"[The pitch] seems quite dry, surprisingly dry for the amount of water that came down, but they know what they're doing. It seems good to play."

FIFA priced tickets starting at $140 for the 48-nation, 104-game tournament that starts Thursday and priced regular seats up to $8,680 for the July 19 final in New Jersey. It raised prices for the final to $10,990 and then $32,970. After criticism, FIFA offered a small amount of $60 tickets to national federations for their regular supporters. He said Wednesday 130,000 tickets were offered at that price, out of 6 to 7 million total.

Infantino said the average ticket price was under $500 for the tournament and was comparable to other U.S. sports during their playoffs, a claim that while true for resale prices does not appear to be accurate for list prices. He said he was unconcerned about investigations by attorneys general in California, New Jersey, New York and Texas.

“We are very relaxed about it because before starting to sell 6.5 million or 7 million tickets we check what we do with the best lawyers,” he said. “We welcome every investigation.”

Infantino praised FIFA for working through details that allow Iran to play in the tournament at a time the U.S. is at war with Iran. The Iranian team moved its training camp from the U.S. to Mexico and will fly to the U.S. before matches.

“I don’t know who else would have been able to ensure in these circumstances ... Iran could come and play,” Infantino said.

Infantino claimed the tournament will be “the biggest event probably in the history of mankind.”

Infantino said it was “unfortunate” that Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the U.S. and said people “should chill.”

He said FIFA cannot dictate to governments who to let into their countries, though it is working “behind the scenes.”

“We always try to make the situation as positive as possible and to find solutions," he said. "Sometimes we manage, other times not.”

“We don’t live on the moon, we live on planet Earth,” he said.

The pitch at Inter&Co Stadium has demonstrated remarkable drainage capacity following the earlier torrential downpour. Despite the field being completely submerged under an absolute deluge just 45 minutes prior, the surface has cleared efficiently and is currently reported to be in perfectly playable condition. There are no ongoing concerns regarding the integrity or playability of the pitch itself.

While the playing surface has recovered, the primary cause for concern remains the threat of lightning in the immediate area. Although the heavy rainfall has eased significantly, tournament officials are maintaining strict safety protocols due to the ongoing electrical risk in the region. The match remains under observation, with safety officials prioritizing the well-being of players and staff against the potential for further lightning strikes, which would necessitate immediate further delays.

The final warm-up match for England against Costa Rica remains in a state of flux as severe weather continues to disrupt proceedings at Inter&Co Stadium. While the target kickoff is now set for 5:00 PM local time, the match remains heavily dependent on the weather conditions remaining stable over the coming 80 minutes.

Tournament officials are currently tracking an active storm cell situated approximately 15 miles from the stadium. While there is optimism that the core of the storm will bypass the venue, the situation is precarious. Under strict safety protocols, any lightning detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium triggers an automatic 30-minute delay, resetting the clock. Ground staff are on high alert, and spectators are advised to monitor official stadium announcements as the situation evolves.

Reports from Orlando confirm that the England squad has arrived safely at the Inter&Co Stadium ahead of their final pre-World Cup friendly against Costa Rica. However, despite the team's arrival, the scheduled 9:00 PM BST kick-off has been officially delayed to (4:00 PM local time) due to severe weather conditions.

While initial reports suggested a delay of at least an hour, the situation remains highly fluid. The stadium has been impacted by a heavy tropical thunderstorm, resulting in a waterlogged pitch and, more importantly, significant safety concerns regarding frequent lightning in the immediate vicinity of the venue.

Under standard FIFA and stadium safety protocols, the presence of lightning within a set radius triggers a mandatory "lightning clock"—a 30-minute delay period that resets with every new strike detected. Consequently, while officials are working to prepare the pitch, the exact start time remains uncertain. Fans and personnel inside the stadium were instructed to take shelter in concourse areas to avoid the storm's peak intensity. Organizers are continuing to monitor the weather closely, and there is an ongoing possibility that the match could be further delayed or potentially cancelled if the dangerous conditions persist through the evening.

The highly anticipated international friendly between England and Costa Rica, scheduled to take place at the Inter&Co Stadium, has been officially delayed following a series of severe thunderstorms that moved through the region.

Local match officials made the decision to pause proceedings shortly before the scheduled kickoff time as a dangerous weather system brought heavy rainfall, high winds, and frequent lightning strikes to the Orlando area. Safety protocols for both the players and the tens of thousands of fans in attendance require a mandatory clearance of the pitch and surrounding stands when lightning is detected within a certain radius of the stadium.

The intense downpour has left the pitch surface heavily waterlogged, raising concerns about player safety and the ability to maintain standard ball movement. Ground staff are currently working to clear standing water as quickly as possible.

ans inside the stadium are being advised to follow the instructions of stadium security and remain in designated shelter areas until the lightning warning is lifted.

Match organizers are currently monitoring weather radar in real-time. A decision on whether the match will proceed or be abandoned will be made once the storm cell has passed and the pitch is inspected for safety.

Good evening, everyone. We are building up to the start of the friendly fixture between England and Costa Rica. Watch this space for live updates!