England Dominates Costa Rica in Final Warmup, Kraken Named FIFA's Official Crypto Partner

England wrapped up its pre-World Cup preparations with a convincing 3-0 win over Costa Rica in Orlando, Florida. The match on June 10, 2026, was the final warmup for Thomas Tuchel's side before the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off.

The goals from Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon, and Ollie Watkins gave England a clean sheet and boosted their confidence heading into their Group Stage opener against Croatia on June 11. This was England's second win in two friendly matches, following a 1-0 victory over New Zealand four days earlier.

The squad selection for the warmup matches saw Tuchel rotate through 22 players, giving meaningful minutes to those competing for starting spots. The most notable storyline from the match was the debut of Rio Ngumoha, who became the 1,300th player to represent England's men's national team.

In other news, FIFA announced that Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, had been named the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This partnership marks a significant move in the world of crypto sponsorships in sports, which have faced challenges and controversies in recent years.