- England has -800 odds to defeat Costa Rica in their final friendly before the World Cup on Wednesday.
- Only Spain and France have shorter odds to win the 2026 World Cup than England, who sits at +700.
ORLANDO, Fla. – Teams are making their final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as England is set to face off against Costa Rica on Wednesday before the start of the tournament.
England vs Costa Rica Friendly Match Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | -2.0 (-122) | -800 | O 3.0 (-115) |
| Costa Rica | +2.0 (-108) | +1500 | U 3.0 (-115) |
Legal sports betting sites list England as a heavy -800 favorite over Costa Rica in their upcoming friendly as one of the top contenders in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
England recently defeated New Zealand 1-0 in a friendly in preparation for the World Cup after having a few months off since their last match, which resulted in a 1-0 loss to Japan in a March friendly.
Costa Rica went 1-4-1 in qualifiers, falling short of the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2010.
The last time England and Costa Rica faced off was in a 2018 friendly, which England took home by a final score of 2-0.
2026 FIFA World Cup Champion Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Spain | +450 |
| France | +500 |
| England | +700 |
England only trails Spain and France for the shortest odds to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, currently listed with +700 odds to win the tournament.
Spain, listed with +450 odds, has not reached the final match of the World Cup since 2010 when they won the tournament, while France lost in the final in 2022 after winning the tournament in 2018.
England and Spain each have one appearance all-time in the World Cup final and one championship, though both have very good chances to make another appearance, according to World Cup betting sites.
France’s Kylian Mbappé is widely considered one of the best players in the world and looks poised to lead his team on another deep World Cup run. He scored a hat trick in France’s 2022 World Cup final loss.
Spain is led by phenom 18-year-old Lamine Yamal, who helped the team win UEFA Euro 2024 and has quickly become one of the most electrifying young players in world football.
England sports a three-headed attack featuring Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, and Declan Rice, combining elite talent with international experience necessary to make a run at the title.
