England’s final 2026 FIFA World Cup warm-up friendly against Costa Rica was delayed on Wednesday after a heavy thunderstorm disrupted conditions in Orlando.
Torrential rain and lightning left the pitch heavily waterlogged ahead of the scheduled 4pm (2000 GMT) kick-off.
“Today’s game against Costa Rica has been delayed due to weather conditions in Orlando. We’ll provide further updates as soon as we have them,” the English Football Association said in a statement.
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Officials added that the match could face further delays of up to 30 minutes if lightning is detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium. Related News Trump joins list of high-profile guests expected at 2026 World Cup EFCC raises alarm over sophisticated vote-buying schemes ahead of 2027 elections US cracks down on birth tourism networks, revokes hundreds of visas worldwide
