England's World Cup friendly vs Costa Rica postponed due to storm
Quick Look
- England's final pre-World Cup friendly against Costa Rica in Orlando has been postponed due to a severe thunderstorm.
- Heavy rain and lightning caused flooding at the Inter&Co Stadium, leading the English FA to call off the match.
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Why It Matters
England's final preparation match for the World Cup against Costa Rica in Orlando was postponed due to a severe thunderstorm. The match was scheduled for 4 PM local time at the Inter&Co Stadium.
England's final pre-World Cup friendly against Costa Rica has been postponed due to a severe thunderstorm that hit Orlando.
Torrential rain and lightning made the Inter&Co Stadium pitch heavily flooded before the scheduled 4 PM local kick-off.
"Today's match against Costa Rica has been postponed due to weather conditions in Orlando. We will provide further updates as soon as we have them," said a statement from the English football association.
Weather delays were a frequent feature of the Club World Cup in the United States 12 months ago and could have a significant impact on the national team World Cup, which kicks off tomorrow.
Open Questions
- When will the postponed match be rescheduled?
- Will the postponement affect England's World Cup preparations?
