And now, just like that, everyone wants Costa Rica’s jerseys. The World Cup uniform – with the simple one-stripe design – received much criticism for its barebones style. However, the apparel suddenly is a best seller thanks to the Ticos shocking appearance in the quarterfinals of the tournament in Brazil.
Defender Roy Miller will miss Costa Rica's historic World Cup quarterfinal with the Netherlands on Saturday because of a left foot injury, according to his federation. Miller, a reserve defender on the national team, almost certainly would've certainly started against the Dutch in place of centerback Óscar Duarte -- who was red carded during the Ticos' previous match.
See a video of La Sele fans in the Plaza de la Democracia in San José in the seconds before and the seconds after Bryan Ruiz's goal against Greece on Sunday.
Costa Rica awoke in a euphoric daze Monday after its beloved national men's football team, known as "La Sele," became one of the eight best squads in the world after defeating Greece in a World Cup penalty shootout on Sunday afternoon.
It wasn't all good clean fun at the Fuente de la Hispanidad on San José's east side, where thousands of Costa Ricans gathered Sunday night to celebrate their national team's victory over Greece.
Keylor Navas made the huge stop. Michael Umaña blasted in the all-important fifth penalty kick. And the incredible result set off a celebration throughout Costa Rica.
