COSTA RICA

A very solid Central American side, the "Ticos" of Costa Rica are one of the most respected sides in CONCACAF.

Quick, skillful game utilizing solid creative midfielders like Ronaldo Fonseco and Ronald Gomez. Costa Rica was unlucky not to advance out of the group stages of the 2002 World Cup. Players like Ronald Fonseca, Hernan Medford and Harold Wallace set the stage for current players like Walter Centeno and Michael Barrantes.

The Ticos can be explosive as the rest of CONCACAF found out and play very entertaining football.

BLACKS IN COSTA RICAN FOOTBALL

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A country with a solid Black population, many of the Ticos stars, past and present are Black such as the afore mentioned Medford and Wallace, Maurio Wright and the most recognized Costa Rican export, Paulo Wanchope who has played in England and Spain.

Paulo Wanchope is the most recognizable
Costa Rican international.

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Bottom line: The Ticos want to take care of some unfinished business in Germany.



COSTA RICA FACTS :
Association: La Federación Costarricense de Fútbol
Founded: 1921
Soccer Confederation: CONCACAF
Colors: Red and White
National Stadium: Estadio Saprissa
Location: San Jose
Coach: Rodrigo Kenton

World Cup appearances:
1990, 2002, 2006

HONORS:
Central American Champions: 1993
CONCACAF Champions: 1963, 1969, 1989






Costa Rican National Team News and Scores

Costa Rican First Division News and Scores

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