Thomas Tuchel saw England wrap up their World Cup preparations by putting three past Costa Rica in their final warm-up at Orlando’s Inter&Co Stadium –although an hour later than planned after a storm delayed kick-off.The Three Lions were far from spectacular in a box-ticking win against New Zealand on Saturday, but they were much snappier here with Declan Rice firing them into an early lead. Anthony Gordon doubled the advantage from the penalty spot in the second half, after captain Harry Kane had been substituted, while Ollie Watkins’s late header from close range added some gloss to a resounding win.Bukayo Saka also appeared off the bench after Tuchel’s admission on Tuesday that the Arsenal forward must be managed carefully, due to an injury that has been bothering him for months. Saka came on to replace Noni Madueke, who earlier hit the post.Re-live every meaningful kick below.Lineker's new rivalNetflix ‘begged’ to stream 40 consecutive episodes of Lineker’s ‘The Rest is Football’ podcast during the World Cup, which will seek to challenge Gary Neville’s ‘Stick to Football’ for cut-through rather than the BBC or ITV, writes Jamie Braidwood.Alan Smith11 June 2026 05:30Infantino has questions to answer after the scandalous treatment of ArtanAfter Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan had his ‘dream’ of officiating at the World Cup denied by the host nation on the eve of the tournament, Fifa is forgetting its own rules, and values, writes Miguel DelaneyAlan Smith11 June 2026 05:00Group L guide - familiar foes and struggling GhanaHere is everything you need to know about England’s opponents once the action - at last! - gets underway.Alan Smith11 June 2026 04:30Everything wrong with the 2026 World CupFrom unprecedented wars and rip-off ticket prices to Gianni Infantino selling football’s soul and Donald Trump’s determination to create a “Maga World Cup”, Miguel Delaney details how the 2026 tournament has been riddled with controversy in this special report.Alan Smith11 June 2026 04:00The meaning of 1966The glory of 1966 is now closer to the sinking of the Titanic than to this World Cup – England’s victory remains a blessed memory, writes Miguel Delaney, as well as a burden.At Wembley, something is related to 1966 everywhere you turn. It’s part of the furniture. The achievement is always there, hanging over proceedings, but not referenced as much as it used to be.Geoff Hurst driving in the fourth or Nobby Stiles dancing aren’t as pervasive in the English football consciousness.Alan Smith11 June 2026 03:30Alan Smith11 June 2026 03:00Fantasy tipsA 48-team tournament means the World Cup’s fantasy football game is bigger than ever, with over 1,200 players available for selection before the group phase.Does that mean almost everyone will still have at least two of Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in their line-ups? Yes, yes it does - but it will take more than that to build a winning 15-man squad.Alan Smith11 June 2026 02:30World Cup groups in fullThe time has finally arrived - for those of us in the UK, World Cup opening day is hereHere is a reminder of your runners and ridersGroup A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic Group B: Canada, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey Group E: Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan Group K: Portugal, Congo DR, Uzbekistan, Colombia Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama Alan Smith11 June 2026 02:00What next for England?Tuchel, on ITV, confirms England will have a behind closed doors friendly against Miami FC on Thursday to work on set pieces and give minutes to players who haven’t had much action tonight.“We do a match tomorrow for minutes into legs of those who didn't play so much today.”What happens after that? “Players get one and a half days off to switch off physically mentally. Then we go to Kansas and prepare for Croatia. Today is exactly what we wished for, what we wanted. I'm very proud. Next stop Kansas.”Alan Smith11 June 2026 01:30Gordon soaks up pressureOn handling expectation and pressure to perform, the new Barcelona winger told ITV: "Always pressure when you play for England. If you can't deal with that... I'm playing with amazing players who make me look much better.On his penalty, with Kane already substituted: "I was buzzing H was off. When I knew he was off I wanted to take it. I love penalties, the pressure of them. Glad to see that one go in."Alan Smith11 June 2026 01:00