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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jack Rathborn

England v Costa Rica kick-off delayed with lightning and rain causing havoc at World Cup 2026 warm-up

The England v Costa Rica kick-off has been delayed until 5pm local time (10pm BST) after lightning and rain threatened the World Cup 2026 warm-up friendly in Orlando.

The Three Lions were due to kick-off at 4pm local time (9pm BST), but the weather pushed the start back to the final preparation for both sides with the tournament due to begin in 24 hours on Thursday, 11 June.

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