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Watch Costa Rica’s Plaza de la Democracia erupt after Ticos score against Greece

See a video of La Sele fans in the Plaza de la Democracia in San José in the seconds before and the seconds after Bryan Ruiz's goal against Greece on Sunday.

GIF: Costa Rica captain Bryan Ruiz knocks in goal against Greece as Ticos strike first

Where was Greece's goalie? A beautiful slow-roller by Bryan Ruiz puts Costa Rica up 1-0 at the 52nd minute.

Watch Bryan Ruiz’s historic goal against Italy from 3 different angles

Júnior Díaz set Bryan Ruiz up with an excellent cross. The team captain headed the ball past Italy's keeper, clanging it off the crossbar and just barely across the goal line at the 44th minute. That's all the Ticos would need. Costa Rica closed out Italy in a 1-0 victory.

Having a Ball: Joel Campbell, Costa Rica shocks Uruguay, 3-1

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...

Watch Costa Rica’s three (yes, three!) goals in the victory over Uruguay

Goal no. 1: Joel Campbell equalizes at the 54th minute. Then he has a baby.
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El Salvador Denies Gang Pact Amid New Allegations from Barrio 18 Leaders

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele on Saturday shared images of gang members in a mega-prison to discredit statements made by two leaders of the...

Living in Costa Rica as an Expat Isn’t Perfect—But It’s Better Than You Think

Anyone who has lived here more than a few months is well aware of the myriad problems present in 21st century Costa Rica: Violent...

UNHCR Warns Funding Cuts Threaten Refugee Support in Costa Rica

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) warns that a 41% funding cut is jeopardizing support for refugees in Costa Rica, especially Nicaraguans...