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Thomas Tuchel will be hoping his England side can correct some of the mistakes from Saturday's "freestyle" display against a resilient New Zealand, as the Three Lions prepare to face Costa Rica.
The England manager was clearly dissatisfied with his team's performance in Tampa, though there were some extenuating factors. Goalscorer Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham both highlighted the challenging conditions and a below-standard pitch, which hampered England's passing game against a defensively compact opponent.
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Costa Rica will look to cause similar headaches to the All Whites by sitting deep and denying space in and around the penalty area. The 2014 World Cup quarterfinalists missed out on qualification for the upcoming tournament after finishing behind Haiti and Honduras in their third-round group.
Sitting 51st in FIFA's world rankings, the Central American side has struggled in their last two fixtures, suffering a 5–0 defeat to Iran in March before going down 3–1 to Colombia the previous week.
All indicators suggest a straightforward England win, and here's everything you need to know about watching the match on TV.
What Time Does England vs. Costa Rica Kick Off?
How to Watch England vs. Costa Rica on TV, Live Stream
England's last fixture ahead of this summer's World Cup will be shown on free-to-air TV via ITV1 in the United Kingdom.
The game can also be streamed through ITVX and is available on STV Scotland as well — for those north of the border who want to keep tabs on how England are faring.
In the United States, Fox Sports will be broadcasting England vs. Costa Rica. FuboTV is another viewing option, with ViX also available for Spanish-speaking audiences.
FuboTV will carry the match in Canada alongside DAZN, while Sky Sports holds the primary broadcasting rights in Mexico.
Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | ITV 1 UK, ITVX, STV Scotland, STV Player |
United States | Fox Sports 2, fuboTV, Foxsports.com, ViX, FOX Sports App, FOX One |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
Mexico | Sky Sports Mexico, Sky+, izzi |
What's Next for England?
The 2026 World Cup is just around the corner, with Mexico set to face South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in a rematch of the iconic 2010 tournament opener.
England kick off their campaign against familiar opponents Croatia in Dallas next Wednesday. The Three Lions then take on Ghana on June 23 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., before wrapping up the group stage against Costa Rica's regional rivals, Panama.