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World Cup 2018

It’s coming…

Another step toward the World Cup.

All eyes on Russia: Costa Rica awaits World Cup draw

The  participating countries will be organized into eight groups of four by drawing one team from each of four "pots" that have been created according to FIFA rankings.

World Cup 2018: Who’s lurking behind the usual suspects?

While naming the biggest contenders for the 2018 World Cup isn't hard, what is in store for the rest of the 32-team field?

PHOTOS: Spain wipes the grass with Costa Rica, 5-0

In other Central American soccer news, Honduras tied Australia 0-0 in the first of two matches to determine which team will earn a spot at the 2018 World Cup.

Will Pinto return to the World Cup?

If victorious, Honduras will join Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama as the CONCACAF teams headed to Russia.

PHOTOS: Panama defeats Costa Rica to qualify for its first World Cup

Late surges by Honduras and Panama, a terrible night for the United States, and a "phantom goal" made for an exciting couple of hours.

PHOTOS: Costa Rica ties Mexico 1-1

Costa Rica's faceoff against rival Mexico came down to two indelible moments, yin and yang, agony and ecstasy. One caused the stomachs of millions of Ticos to drop to the floor while the other made fans rise to their feet.
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