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Italy ties tiny Luxembourg; England equals Ecuador; Uruguay shuts down Slovenia

A look at the three teams that Costa Rica will face in Group D at the World Cup, and how they fared today.

Injured Uruguay star Suárez in camp; England crushes Peru; key Italian player breaks leg

A look at the three other teams that Costa Rica will face in Group D at the World Cup.

Uruguay star Luis Suarez could miss Costa Rica match after knee operation

It's a relatively minor procedure, but with the surgery so close to the start of the World Cup it'll come down to the wire whether Suarez is ready for the team's opener -- which is against Costa Rica on June 14.

Italy’s tough choices in quest for fifth World Cup

Italy go to the World Cup finals looking to equal the record of hosts Brazil and lift the trophy for a fifth time. With the first Group D game against England and tricky encounters with Uruguay and Costa Rica to follow, Coach Cesare Prandelli still has tough decisions to make.

Against the odds, Costa Rica plot 1990 repeat in Brazil

Having landed themselves a nightmare group at the World Cup, Costa Rica hopes a blend of tactical stability and technical effervescence will enable them to pull off a shock in Brazil.

FIFA President Blatter assures rivals that Uruguay will play in the World Cup

FIFA President Joseph Blatter probably figured he'd be hearing this question from the press during his visit to Costa Rica on Thursday. And when the time came answer it Blatter turned toward the head of the Costa Rican Football Federation, and smirked.

Costa Rica’s first World Cup opponent Uruguay could lose spot in the tournament

The clash between President José Mujica and a football association could lead to FIFA removing Uruguay from the World Cup if the organization sees Mujica's decision as "interference in football affairs," according to leading newspapers El País and El Observador in Uruguay.
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Guatemala Joins Costa Rica and Ecuador in Building Anti-Gang Prisons

The Guatemalan government has put forward a new bill aimed at hitting gangs harder, with steeper sentences and a dedicated high-security prison, as the...

Juanes Lands in Costa Rica to Shoot Videos for New Tracks

Colombian singer Juanes has arrived in Costa Rica, turning our country's landscapes into backdrops for his latest music videos. The artist, known for hits...

Costa Rica Ranger Trapped After Falling off Cliff on Cocos Island

Rescue teams in Costa Rica continue their efforts to save a park ranger who fell down a 40-meter cliff on Isla del Coco. The...

Costa Rica Nominates Rebeca Grynspan for UN Secretary-General Role

Costa Rica has put forward Rebeca Grynspan as its candidate for United Nations secretary-general, a move that highlights the nation's push for stronger Latin...