Costa Rica plays England in a high-profile friendly at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, as part of preparations before the World Cup. The match is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, with kickoff set for 4:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. in Costa Rica and 9:00 p.m. in the UK). One report notes that the start is delayed due to a heavy storm and lightning, with kickoff pushed back by about an hour.
In the played match, England defeats Costa Rica 3-0. Coverage describes the result as a sign of the gap between Costa Rica’s current rebuilding squad—managed by Fernando Batista—and the elite level represented by England. The report frames the friendly as a “major test” for La Sele, emphasizing that the outcome reflects the challenge of measuring progress against top international opposition. No additional scoring details are included in the provided excerpts.
