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England end their World Cup warm-up campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win against Costa Rica on Wednesday.
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World Cup 2026: How one Thomas Tuchel record is setting English football on fire
Thomas Tuchel leads England into the 2026 World Cup while setting an unprecedented historical winning record on foreign soil.Jun 11, 01:33
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England 3-0 Costa Rica: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Gordon shines for Three Lions
England end their World Cup warm-up campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win against Costa Rica on Wednesday.Jun 11, 00:05
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England vs. Costa Rica: New kickoff time confirmed after severe weather threatens pre-World Cup friendly
England's pre-World Cup friendly against Costa Rica is now due to kick off at 10pm UK time after severe weather delayed the initial 9pm start.Jun 10, 20:57
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England at the World Cup: Thomas Tuchel gives injury update on Bukayo Saka “pain” before Costa Rica game as backup assessed
England boss Thomas Tuchel provides a worrying injury update about Bukayo Saka as his possible backup is assessed ahead of the Three Lions' clash against Costa Rica.Jun 9, 23:38
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Wednesday's World Cup warm-up predictions and previews including England vs. Costa Rica
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Wednesday's 2026 World Cup warm-up fixtures, including England vs. Costa Rica.Jun 9, 18:00
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England lineup vs. Costa Rica: Predicted XI for World Cup warm-up friendly as Arsenal boys return
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Wednesday's World Cup warm-up friendly against Costa Rica.Jun 8, 10:04
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Preview:England vs Costa Rica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between England and Costa Rica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 8, 09:52
England World Cup injury boost: Four players join World Cup camp before Costa Rica game as Thomas Tuchel's lineup questioned
Thomas Tuchel will welcome four stars into his England squad for his side's friendly against Costa Rica on Wednesday, their final game before the start of the World Cup.Jun 7, 12:27
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Preview:Colombia vs Costa Rica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's International Friendlies clash between Colombia and Costa Rica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 30, 16:38
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Preview:Costa Rica vs Honduras - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - North Central America clash between Costa Rica and Honduras, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 16, 17:33
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Preview:Honduras vs Costa Rica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - North Central America clash between Honduras and Costa Rica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 7, 01:35
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Preview:Costa Rica vs Haiti - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - North Central America clash between Costa Rica and Haiti, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 7, 16:55
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Preview:USA vs. Costa Rica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter-final between the USA and Costa Rica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 27, 22:52
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Preview:USA vs. Costa Rica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's friendly clash between USA and Costa Rica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 20, 22:54
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Preview:Panama vs. Costa Rica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's CONCACAF Nations League clash between Panama and Costa Rica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 16, 04:55
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Preview:Costa Rica vs. Panama - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's CONCACAF Nations League clash between Costa Rica and Panama, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 12, 10:46
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Preview:Costa Rica vs. Guatemala - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's CONCACAF Nations League clash between Costa Rica and Guatemala, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 13, 11:19
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Preview:Suriname vs. Costa Rica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's CONCACAF Nations League clash between Suriname and Costa Rica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 9, 05:46
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Preview:Guatemala vs. Costa Rica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's CONCACAF Nations League clash between Guatemala and Costa Rica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 7, 02:44
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Preview:Costa Rica vs. Guadeloupe - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's CONCACAF Nations League clash between Costa Rica and Guadeloupe, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 3, 06:37
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