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Costa Rica Defeats Nicaragua 4-1 in World Cup Push

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Costa Rica delivered a strong performance last night, defeating Nicaragua 4-1 in their Concacaf World Cup qualifier at the National Stadium. The result marks...
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Costa Rica Faces Nicaragua in Key World Cup Qualifier Match

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Costa Rica takes on Nicaragua this Tuesday at the Estadio Nacional in a match that could shape their path in the 2026 World Cup...
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Costa Rica Women’s National Team Coach Steps Down Amid World Cup Push

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The Costa Rican Soccer Federation dropped a major update this week: Spanish coach Beni Rubido is stepping down from his role with the women's...
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Costa Rica’s Draw Against Honduras Boosts World Cup Hopes

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Costa Rica held Honduras to a scoreless draw in their World Cup qualifier last night, picking up a point that keeps their qualification hopes...
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Costa Rica Faces a Must-Win for a Place in 2026 World Cup

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Costa Rica's national soccer team faces a defining stretch in their bid to reach the 2026 World Cup. With just two points from their...
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What Happens If Costa Rica Fails to Qualify for 2026 World Cup?

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Costa Rica's national soccer team stands at a crossroads in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Fans across the country hold their breath...
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Costa Rica Plummets in FIFA Rankings Amid World Cup Qualifier Struggles

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The Costa Rican national soccer team is facing a pivotal crisis, confirmed by the latest FIFA rankings published today. La Sele fell seven spots,...
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FIFA Probes El Salvador Over Fan Racism in Suriname World Cup Qualifier

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FIFA launched a disciplinary case against El Salvador's football federation after fans directed racist insults at Suriname players during a recent Concacaf 2026 World...
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World Cup 2026 Ticket Sales Begin Today with Visa Presale

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Soccer fans in Costa Rica (and around the world) can now start applying for tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the first...
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Costa Rica Battles Haiti to 3-3 Stalemate in World Cup Qualifier

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La Sele fought back late to salvage 3-3 tie against Haiti in their second match of the CONCACAF Final Round qualifiers for the 2026...
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High Dollarization Poses Risk to Costa Rica’s Loan Portfolio

Moody's Local warned that the high dollarization of credit in Costa Rica could put pressure on portfolio quality due to the large proportion of loans...
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Restoration of Costa Rica’s Teatro Nacional Paused Amid Claims of Irreparable Harm

Work on restoring the Teatro Nacional, Costa Rica's premier cultural landmark, came to a sudden stop this week after the Sala Constitucional issued a...
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A Typical Day in Costa Rica From Roosters to Sunset in Manuel Antonio

At my recent high school reunion, one curious ex-classmate asked me to describe a “typical day” for me in Costa Rica. I was stumped....
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Costa Rica’s Tourism Minister Offers Condolences After U.S. Hotel Owner’s Death

The murder of U.S. citizen Kurt Van Dyke, a 66-year-old hotel owner and popular long time surfer, has drawn attention to security challenges in...
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