Honduras became the first team to lose in the World Cup from North and Central America, after Costa Rica defeated Uruguay, 3-1, yesterday and Mexico held off Cameroon, 1-0, on Friday.
The annual Fourth of July Picnic is a beloved institution, and folks look forward to attending all year long. Organized by The American Colony Committee, the picnic is like a transplanted county fair.
Hundreds of Ticos gathered in downtown San José’s Plaza de la Democracia to watch the game on a large LED screen. Once Costa Rica emerged victorious over Uruguay -- a stunning, 3-1, win over one of the top-ranked team's in the world -- the crowd exploded with joy.
A star is born! Costa Rica's 21-year-old forward Joel Campbell celebrates scoring his team's first goal during a Group D football match between Uruguay...
Clad in orange and beaming with joy, a crowd of Oranje fans poured out of Jazz Café Escazú to celebrate in the street. They had every reason to party: Against all expectations, the Netherlands national football team trounced Spain 5-1, paving the way for future victory.
Costa Rica supporters can still watch the match for free at the "Fan Zones" set up throughout the country. Four 40 meter-wide LED screens have been set up at Plaza de la Democracia in downtown San José; at Avenida Escazú, southwest of San José; at Juan Santamaría Park in Alajuela; and at Cartago’s Central Park.
News of Intel's decision to hire 300 more Ticos set the tone for much of the president's trip, but his interviews with international media also shed light on other topics at home, including relations with Nicaragua.
The top two teams from CONCACAF face a challenging task to do as much as even qualify for the knockout stage in the Brazil-hosted World Cup, according to a number of prognosticators.
