Costa Rica – the first Central American country to host a FIFA World Cup event – blew away previous attendance records for tournament hosts. This is only the fourth edition of the Under-17 Women's World Cup, but Costa Rica has impressed FIFA officials with the local support.
The first round of the 2014 Under-17 Women's World Cup concluded Sunday in Costa Rica. But the host country will not be marching on after Italy eliminated the Ticas last Tuesday
The first Central American country to ever host a FIFA World Cup event will have to watch the quarterfinals from the sidelines. Italy defeated Costa Rica, 1-0, at the National Stadium on Tuesday night to eliminate the hosts during the first round of the Under-17 Women's World Cup.
Costa Rica hosted its first ever World Cup event Saturday night. But the Under-17 Women's World Cup team had its hosting debut spoiled by Venezuela. Venezuela crushed The Ticas, 3-0. After a couple of rest days, the Costa Rica team has a shot to redeem itself against Italy.
Before a sold-out crowd, Costa Rica will clash with Venezuela on Saturday night to kick off the fourth edition of the Under-17 Women's World Cup at the National Stadium in west San José.
Costa Rica's electoral code forbids mass public events during elections. The close race in last Sunday's presidential vote means that several sporting and cultural events will have to be rescheduled to allow for an April 6 runoff election.
