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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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Death of Foreign Activist Adds to Costa Rica’s Mounting Security Concerns

Authorities in Costa Rica continue to investigate the homicide of 36-year-old Francisco Ojeda Garcés, a Chilean environmentalist who had lived in the country for...
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New York Times Spotlights Costa Rica’s Osa as Top 2026 Travel Pick

The Osa Peninsula has landed on The New York Times' annual list of 52 places to visit in 2026, ranking fourth overall. This recognition...
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El Salvador’s Bukele to Break Ground on Costa Rica’s Mega-Prison

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador plans to arrive in Costa Rica next week for an official visit focused on the country's new high-security...
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Costa Rica Highway to Close Temporarily for Wildlife Crossing Installations

Motorists traveling between the capital and the Caribbean coast need to adjust their plans this week. Route 32, the key highway linking San José...
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