Costa Rica is the 3rd current CONCACAF nation to win its 1st two games at a #WorldCup (2002 Mexico, 1930 U.S.). 's diagonal cross and headed it off the bottom of the crossbar and just over the goal ...

The Ticos missed out on the 2010 World Cup, but they are back after a strong qualifying campaign and will look to spring a surprise or two in Brazil. With Real Salt Lake forward Álvaro Saborío leading ...

Netherlands's players pose for a group photo during a quarter-finals match between Netherlands and Costa Rica of 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Arena Fonte Nova Stadium in Salvador, Brazil, on July 5, ...

Football is by far Costa Rica’s favorite sport, so it’s not surprising that 2014 will be remembered as a year of impressive performances by both “Las Ticas” and “Los Ticos.” But Costa Rica’s other ...

Join us here as we cover every match of the World Cup with live analysis, photos and graphics. Costa Rica does it again. With a gritty performance and a clear strategy that they executed for ...

For the first time in its history, Costa Rica will play in the quarterfinal of the World Cup after defeating a dour, defensive Greece team in a penalty shootout. The Round of 16 match in Recife, ...

Jorge Luis Pinto, manager of the Costa Rica national football team, released his 23-man list for this summer's World Cup on late May. Costa Rica only have two preparation matches before the tournament ...

The former Newcastle United goalkeeper was a 120th-minute substitute when he came on against Costa Rica during the 2014 World Cup ...

Every year travel magazines and survey authorities across the world hurl accolades at Costa Rica’s beautiful beaches and seemingly happy people. This year was no different, but the predicted wave of ...

Costa Rica qualified for their fourth World Cup after a good performance in the CONCACAF qualification process. Jorge Luis Pinto has been working with the team since 2011 and has managed to balance ...

FORTALEZA, Brazil (AP) — Costa Rica came from behind to stun Uruguay 3-1 Saturday at the World Cup, opening the tough Group D with a major upset. Costa Rica entered the tournament as one of the ...

More World Cup: Costa Rica vs. Italy Matchtracker | Complete schedule If there were any questions regarding the class of the Costa Rica side, they were put to rest Friday. After taking down Uruguay in ...