Did Costa Rica qualify for World Cup 2026?
No. Costa Rica (Los Ticos) did not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite their famous 2014 quarterfinal run and 2022 appearance, Costa Rica could not secure a CONCACAF berth for 2026, losing out to fellow Central American sides Panama and Haiti.
Key Costa Rica players to follow
- Keylor Navas — legendary goalkeeper; one of the greatest Central American players ever.
- Joel Campbell — experienced forward, the most-capped Costa Rica player.
- Bryan Ruiz — retired legend who defined a golden generation of Tico football.
- Yeltsin Tejeda — combative midfielder; a veteran of multiple World Cups.
- Orlando Galo — young midfielder with plenty of development ahead.
CONCACAF teams at WC 2026
CONCACAF sends 6 teams to WC 2026: USA (Group D, host), Canada (Group B, host), Mexico (Group A, host), Panama (Group L, surprise qualifiers), Haiti (Group C), and Curaçao (Group E). Three host nations — USA, Canada, Mexico — are guaranteed entrants.
Fantasy & Predictor strategy
For CONCACAF excitement, target USA's Christian Pulisic (Group D) on FootballDream's Fantasy XI, or Mexico's Hirving "Chucky" Lozano (Group A). Panama and Haiti are excellent Predictor upsets to call for bonus points.