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Costa Rica Plummets in FIFA Rankings Amid World Cup Qualifier Struggles

The Costa Rican national soccer team is facing a pivotal crisis, confirmed by the latest FIFA rankings published today. La Sele fell seven spots,...

Messi, Inter Miami agree to extend contract beyond 2026: source

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi have agreed to extend the Argentine superstar's contract to remain in Major League Soccer (MLS) beyond next year's World...

World Cup 2026 Ticket Sales Begin Today with Visa Presale

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

Costa Rica Battles Haiti to 3-3 Stalemate in World Cup Qualifier

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...

Suriname Shocks El Salvador 2-1 in Qualifier Marked by Racist Chants

Dhoraso Klas scored in the 81st minute as Suriname stunned El Salvador 2-1 away on Monday in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match marred...

Costa Rica Hosts Haiti in Crucial World Cup Qualifier Match

Costa Rica hosts Haiti tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the National Stadium in San José for the second matchday of the Concacaf final round...

Amanda Anisimova’s Journey From Costa Rica’s Copa del Café to US Open Final

Amanda Anisimova first made her mark in Costa Rica back in 2016. At just 14 years old, she claimed the title at the Copa...

Costa Rica Held to 1-1 Draw by Nicaragua in Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers

Costa Rica's national team traveled to Managua expecting a strong start in the Concacaf World Cup qualifiers but left with just a point after...

Costa Rica Outrage as Nicaragua Coach Questions Star Goalkeeper

Nicaragua's Chilean coach Marco Antonio Figueroa fired off sharp comments ahead of Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica, brushing off star goalkeeper Keylor...

Costa Rica, Guatemala and El Salvador Eye Historic 2026 World Cup Entry

Six Central American and six Caribbean teams will compete starting Thursday for the final Concacaf spots for the 2026 World Cup, in a never-before-seen...
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Scientists Identify New Salamander in Costa Rica’s Highest Peak Ecosystem

Scientists have identified a new salamander species in the remote páramo of Chirripó National Park, highlighting our country's rich biodiversity and the pressing challenges...

Costa Rica Joins US-Led Bid for 2031 Women’s Soccer World Cup

The United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica have teamed up to bid for hosting the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup. This marks the...

Venezuela Sloth Rescue Exposes Wildlife Electrocution Crisis

Rescuers in Venezuela recently saved a sloth trapped on electrical lines, a scene that played out on social media and drew attention to a...

Costa Rica Lawmakers Push Bill for Guaranteed Public Beach Access

A push to keep Costa Rica's beaches open to everyone took a step forward last week when a legislative committee approved a bill requiring...