Thomas Tuchel, England, Costa Rica, Croatia
10 June 2026
Thomas Tuchel said England’s storm-delayed friendly against Costa Rica offered a useful warning before the World Cup. Severe weather in Orlando pushed back the final warm-up, disrupting the squad’s matchday rhythm before their Croatia opener.
Tuchel said the delay should not damage England’s mood, patience or hunger, framing it as a taste of tournament disruption. The incident reinforced concerns over weather management during a World Cup exposed to storms and heat.