The Costa Rica national football team will enter the World Cup for the sixth time on Qatari soil. Coach Luis Fernando Suarez has initiated his team’s boys with a mantra so that they can surprise their country’s fans in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. They had back-to-back performances in the 2014 World Cup hosted by Brazil to qualify for the quarter-finals where they ended their World Cup journey with a loss to European powerhouse Netherlands.
They will face 4-time world champions Germany, one-time world champions Spain and Asian giants Japan in Group E at this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Coach
Luis Fernando Suárez is the current head football manager of the Costa Rican national football team. in previous times he managed five Latin American nations like Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Honduras, and Mexico. So as a coach, he is well-experienced. As a crazy football fan, I want to see how he executes his experience on Qatar soil.
Goalkeepers
35-year-old veteran legendary goalkeeper and also one of the greatest goalkeepers of this generation Paris Saint Germain’s Keylor Navas will be the main goalkeeper for Luis Fernando Suárez’s side. He played 107 international matches for Costa Rica.
On the other side, the coach has three other reliable names in Qatar like Herediano’s Esteban Alvarado, Deportivo Saprissa’s Aaron Cruz, and Lugo’s Patrick Sequeira.
Player name | Club name |
Keylor Navas | Paris Saint Germain |
Esteban Alvarado | Herediano |
Aaron Cruz | Deportivo Saprissa |
Patrick Sequeira | Lugo |
Defenders
Millonarios’ Juan Pablo Vargas, Al-Wehda’s Oscar Duarte, and Konyaspor’s veteran Francisco Calvo are three reliable and trusted names for coach Suárez in the center-back position of the Costa Rica national football team.
On the other hand, Herediano’s Keysher Fuller, San Carlos’ Carlos Martinez, Real Salt Lake’s Bryan Oviedo, and Deportivo Saprissa’s Kendall Watson are 4 more eligible substitute players who can play in the full-back position in the upcoming 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Player name | Club name |
Juan Pablo Vargas | Millonarios |
Oscar Duarte | Al-Wehda |
Keysher Fuller | Herediano |
Carlos Martinez | San Carlos |
Francisco Calvo | Konyaspor |
Bryan Oviedo | Real Salt Lake |
Kendall Watson | Deportivo Saprissa |
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Midfielders
Luis Fernando Suárez’s team has many experienced names in the midfield who can win the World Cup with their performances in 2022 in Qatar. Alajuelense’s experienced midfield trio Celso Borges, Bryan Ruiz, and Carlos Mora can push themselves in Qatar.
On the other hand, creative midfielders like Brandon Aguilera, and Daniel Chacon are 3 reliable names in Suárez’s team. Again, young talented playmakers like Gerson Torres, Douglas Lopez, Jewison Bennett, and Aaron Suarez can play in Qatar World Cup wearing their country’s jersey.
Player name | Club name |
Celso Borges | Alajuelense |
Carlos Mora | Alajuelense |
Bryan Ruiz | Alajuelense |
Brandon Aguilera | AD Guanacasteca |
Daniel Chacon | Cartagines |
Gerson Torres | Herediano |
Douglas Lopez | Santos de Guapile |
Jewison Bennett | Sunderland |
Aaron Suarez | Alajuelense |
Forwards
Alajuelens’ experienced forward Johan Venegas, Herediano’s Anthony Contreras, and Leon’s goal machine Joel Campbell, this three-pronged attacking side can destroy any team in the upcoming 2022 World Cup.
While Herediano’s striker Jose Guillermo Ortiz and Anyang’s Jonathan Moya, on the other hand, could be trump cards for coach Suárez at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Player name | Club name |
Johan Venegas | Alajuelens |
Anthony Contreras | Herediano |
Joel Campbell | Leon |
Jose Guillermo Ortiz | Herediano |
Jonathan Moya | Anyang |
Conclusion
The Costa Rica national football team will enter the World Cup for the sixth time on Qatari soil. Coach Luis Fernando Suarez has initiated his team’s boys with a mantra so that they can surprise their country’s fans in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. All crazy football fans are waiting for it.
FAQ
Who is the all-time leading goalscorer for Costa Rica?
Rolando Fonseca Jiménez is the all-time leading goalscorer for Costa Rica with 47 international goals in 113 appearances.
In which year Costa Rica made their 1st World Cup debut?
In the Italy World Cup (1990) Costa Rica made their 1st World Cup debut.
What is the home ground of the Costarican national football team?
The National Stadium of Costa Rica which is situated in San José is the home ground of the Costarican national football team.