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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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Costa Rica Faces Coastal Crisis with Manzanillo Losing to Sea Rise

Waves pounded Manzanillo's shoreline last week, claiming more ground from the beach. In a matter of days, the sea pushed forward several meters, exposing...
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Hidden Flaws in Costa Rica’s Customs Overhaul Leads to Audit

The Ministry of Hacienda has launched an internal audit into potential flaws in its new customs management system, ATENA, following complaints about reliability and...
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Near-Freezing Chill Hits Costa Rica’s Peaks, Catching Tourists Off Guard

Preliminary data from the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN) shows temperatures dipping to 0.7 degrees Celsius at Volcán Irazú early Saturday morning, the lowest reading...
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Costa Rica Closes 150 Schools in a Decade as Enrollment Drops

The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) reports that 150 schools have shut their doors over the past 10 years, a direct result of falling...
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