Team Profile
- Federation: CONCACAF
- Confederation: CONCACAF
- Manager: TBD
- Star Player: Anthony Contreras
- Nickname: Los Ticos
- Home Stadium: Estadio Nacional, San Jose
FIFA Rank #52
Costa Rica
Costa Rica national team profile: the 2014 quarter-final shocker defined a golden generation. Los Ticos rebuild with a new wave.
World Cup Record
- Titles: 0
- Appearances: 6
- Best Finish: Quarter-finals (2014)
- Last Appearance: 2022 (Group stage)
- All-time Record: 4W – 2D – 7L
Tournament History
Costa Rica's World Cup history is defined by one extraordinary tournament and three decades of steady professionalism. The 2014 Brazil campaign was one of the great World Cup stories of the century. Drawn with Uruguay, England, and Italy — three former world champions — Costa Rica topped the group. Keylor Navas saved a penalty against England that defined his career. The Round of 16 win against Greece — with Navas saving another penalty — carried Costa Rica to the quarter-finals. Their run ended against the Netherlands on penalties. The post-2014 era has been a gradual decline. Navas remained the foundation. By 2026, his international retirement leaves a void that cannot easily be filled.
Key Players
- Anthony Contreras
- Keysher Fuller
- Celso Borges (veteran)
Strengths
- 2014 quarter-final experience in the programme's DNA
- Consistent CONCACAF performers
- Well-organised defensively
- Dedicated professional culture
Concerns
- Keylor Navas retired — his presence covered many squad deficiencies
- No replacement for Navas at elite level
- Golden generation has passed
Road to 2026
Coming soon — qualification coverage for the 2026 World Cup cycle.
2026 World Cup Prediction
Without Keylor Navas, Costa Rica lacks the world-class goalkeeper that made the 2014 quarter-final possible. The 2026 cycle will be transitional — group stage is the realistic target. Any progress beyond would require an exceptional collective performance.
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