France vs Costa Rica
France vs Costa Rica preview
France vs Costa Rica pits France (FIFA #2) against Costa Rica (#48) in Group F on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field. France go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Costa Rica have quarter-finals (2014) as their World Cup high-water mark.
Lincoln Financial Field (capacity 69,596) is the open-roof home of the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), Temple Owls (NCAA). It sits 12m above sea level in Philadelphia. June/July temperatures in Philadelphia average a high of 30°C and a low of 20°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — France have appeared at 17 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: Runner-up, Champions, R16, QF, Group). Costa Rica have appeared at 6 World Cups (last five: Group, QF, Group, Group, Group). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
France vs Costa Rica — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | France | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #2 | #48 |
| Confederation | UEFA | CONCACAF |
| WC appearances | 17 | 6 |
| Best WC finish | Champions (1998, 2018) | Quarter-finals (2014) |
| Last 5 WCs | Runner-up, Champions, R16, QF, Group | Group, QF, Group, Group, Group |
| Captain | Kylian Mbappé | Keylor Navas |
| Manager | Didier Deschamps | Gustavo Alfaro |
| Players to watch | Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, Aurélien Tchouaméni | Keylor Navas, Brandon Aguilera, Manfred Ugalde |
Get live France vs Costa Rica data
// Fetch live data for France vs Costa Rica
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-26',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is France vs Costa Rica at the 2026 World Cup?
France vs Costa Rica is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, kicking off at Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:00:00 UTC at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
What stage is France vs Costa Rica?
France vs Costa Rica is a Group Stage fixture in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts France vs Costa Rica?
Lincoln Financial Field (capacity 69,596, opened 2003, open roof, natural grass) in Philadelphia hosts France vs Costa Rica.
Who is favoured to win France vs Costa Rica?
France go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #2, with Costa Rica ranked #48. France's best World Cup finish is Champions (1998, 2018); Costa Rica's is Quarter-finals (2014). Live odds for France vs Costa Rica are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch France vs Costa Rica?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for France vs Costa Rica in my timezone?
France vs Costa Rica kicks off at Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live France vs Costa Rica stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-26) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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