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Costa Rica

  • Costa Rica have taken part in every FIFA World Cup qualifying competition since 1958, and winning through to the finals in 1990 and 2002.

  • Their best result was in 1946, when they beat Panama 12-0.

  • Their most ignominious defeat was at the hands of Mexico, who beat them 7-0 in 1975.

  • In 2002, Costa Rica narrowly went out in the first round.

  • Where is Costa Rica? Check out this map.