FIFA World Cup 2022: Costa Rica WC Squad, Fixtures & Schedule, Coach, Captain and Vice-Captain, Upcoming Matches, Playing XI
Costa Rica WC 2022 Squad: Costa Rica announced their 26-man Squad for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in what is their sixth ever appearance.
Costa Rica World Cup 2022 Squad
Ex-Fulham player, Bryan Ruiz is given responsibility of captaining the nation in this edition of the World Cup.
Costa Rica qualified for the World Cup after beating New Zealand 1-0 in the Inter-Confederation Finals earlier in June.
Coach, Luis Suarez announced Costa Rica’s 26-man squad as follows:
Goalkeepers: Keylor Navas, Esteban Alvarado and Patrick Sequeira
Defenders: Francisco Calvo, Juan Pablo Vargas, Kendall Waston, Oscar Duarte, Daniel Chacon, Keysher Fuller, Carlos Martinez, Bryan Oviedo and Ronaldo Matarrita
Midfielders: Yeltsin Tejeda, Celso Borges, Youstin Salas, Roan Wilson, Gerson Torres, Douglas Lopez, Jewison Bennette, Alvaro Zamora, Anthony Hernandez, Brandon Aguilera and Bryan Ruiz (C)
Forwards: Joel Campbell, Anthony and Johan Venegas
Les dejamos la imagen también 👇👇👇👇 pic.twitter.com/eXN6ol8v0a
— FCRF (@fedefutbolcrc) November 3, 2022
Costa Rica look to improve from their previous campaign, where they were knocked out of the competition at the group stage itself.
Fixtures
Costa Rica headline Group F of the FIFA WC 2022 alongside Germany, Japan and Spain
23rd November: Spain vs Costa Rica (09:30 PM IST), Al Thumama Stadium
27th November: Japan vs Costa Rica (03:30 PM IST), Ahmed bin Ali Stadium
2nd December: Costa Rica vs Germany (12:30 AM IST), Al Bayt Stadium
The goalkeeper that led Real Madrid to three Champions League titles in a row.
The goalkeeper that led Costa Rica for the first time to three World Cup editions in a row.
The one and only, Keylor Navas. pic.twitter.com/kqAh8t7Tw8
— The Football Arena (@thefootyarena) November 14, 2022
Costa Rica eye a repeat of the 2014 edition, where they secured a Q/F finish or even better than record.
The likes of Navas, Ruiz, Duarte, Waston are the experienced campaigners needing to shoulder responsibility and guide the youngsters. Hence it is important for the consistent performers to help Costa Rica excel.
