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Costa Rica at World Cup 2026
Costa Rica enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup looking to make history, drawn in Group F alongside South Korea, Senegal, Canada. Managed by Gustavo Alfaro, Costa Rica is currently ranked #29 in the FIFA World Rankings. Team Legend is their all-time leading World Cup scorer with 3 goals.
2026 World Cup Squad
Full Costa Rica squad managed by Gustavo Alfaro.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Costa Rica Fixtures — Group F
All Costa Rica group stage matches. Times in Eastern Time (ET). View full schedule →
Group F Standings
See full Group F standings and fixtures.
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Costa Rica World Cup History
Tournament Record
- Tournaments: 6
- Titles: None
- Runners-up: None
- Best finish: Quarter-finals (2014)
All-Time Stats
- Matches: 24
- Wins / Draws / Losses: 8 / 6 / 10
- Win rate: 33.3%
- Goals: 31 scored, 26 conceded
- All-time top scorer: Team Legend (3)
Key Players to Watch
Costa Rica Forward A ↗
Key attacking player for Costa Rica with pace and finishing ability. Expected to lead the line in 2026.
Costa Rica Midfielder A ↗
Creative midfielder who controls Costa Rica's tempo and creates chances for teammates.
Costa Rica Goalkeeper A ↗
Experienced goalkeeper providing stability and leadership for Costa Rica's defense.
Tactical Analysis
Style of Play
Formation: 3-4-3
Compact defensive shape with quick breaks
Strengths
- Physical and athletic team
- Solid defensive organization
- Motivated underdogs with nothing to lose
- Can frustrate bigger teams with discipline
Weaknesses
- Limited quality in depth
- Inexperience on the world stage
- May struggle to create chances against organized defenses
2026 World Cup Chances
As underdogs ranked #29, Costa Rica will be looking to cause upsets and gain valuable World Cup experience. Advancing from the group stage would be a major achievement. Their best hope is to stay compact defensively and capitalize on set pieces and counter-attacks.