Costa Rica World Cup Key – Notice for World Cup 2026: England-Costa Rica postponed due to bad weather

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The preparatory game for the 2026 World Cup between England and Costa Rica in Orlando was postponed (without a new time) after the pitch was flooded hours before kick-off following heavy storms.

A weather warning was issued at the stadium, with the screens advising fans to “seek shelter”. Wednesday night’s match is the England team’s final test before their World Cup opener against Croatia in a week’s time, but adverse weather conditions in Florida threaten the event.

Despite the situation, local sources believe the game will go ahead, although the delay could be prolonged if thunderstorms persist. Extreme weather conditions in the US have been a topic of debate ahead of this summer’s tournament, with players being removed from the field in the event of lightning, which could lead to prolonged interruptions.

«Today’s game against Costa Rica was postponed due to weather conditions in Orlando. We will provide more information as soon as we have it», can be read in the official statement from the English team on social media.

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