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Rice Named England Vice-Captain, Scores in 3-0 Costa Rica Win

6/12/2026

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Rice Vice-Captain

England named midfielder Declan Rice as vice-captain for the 2026 World Cup, with Thomas Tuchel making him deputy to captain Harry Kane.
Rice scored England’s opening goal in the 3-0 win over Costa Rica in Orlando, playing 63 minutes and enduring a rain delay.
Tuchel gave the 26-man squad a day off in West Palm Beach and set travel to Kansas City Friday before the June 17 opener versus Croatia.

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Kane, Rice Promote

Harry Kane and Declan Rice serve as Oura ambassadors, wearing the Oura Ring 5 at the World Cup.
The Oura Ring 5 is 40 % smaller, adds updated sensors and extends battery life.
Oura’s campaign displays the rings at Piccadilly Circus, BoxPark Wembley and Canary Wharf.
Oura was named wearable of U.S. Soccer in April and will track Team USA and LA28 athletes for the 2026 and 2028 Games.

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Rice Vice-Captain

England named midfielder Declan Rice as vice-captain for the 2026 World Cup, with Thomas Tuchel making him deputy to captain Harry Kane.
Rice scored England’s opening goal in the 3-0 win over Costa Rica in Orlando, playing 63 minutes and enduring a rain delay.
Tuchel gave the 26-man squad a day off in West Palm Beach and set travel to Kansas City Friday before the June 17 opener versus Croatia.

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