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Costa Rica’s national stadium sports a new name: INS Estadio
Q COSTARICA — “Horror de los horrores!” was the reaction of Giselle Goyenaga, former Minister of Sports, on the renaming of the National Stadium in La Sabana, from Estadio Nacional to INS Estadio. The motive behind the change of name of Costa...

Costa Rica Presidential Candidate Fernández Reports Spy Device
Laura Fernández, the presidential candidate for the Pueblo Soberano party, revealed on Tuesday that she discovered a concealed microphone in her personal office, raising alarms about possible political spying ahead of Costa Rica’s elections....

Costa Rica Sport Fishing Industry Pushes 2026 Presidential Candidates
Leaders from Costa Rica’s tourism and sport fishing industry gathered last week to push for stronger marine policies, pressing presidential hopefuls to commit to sustainability ahead of the 2026 elections. The call came during the second La...

Costa Rica National Stadium Renamed INS Estadio in Historic Deal
The National Stadium, a key landmark in La Sabana Metropolitan Park, now carries a new title after a sponsorship agreement. Yesterday, the venue officially becomes INS Estadio, marking the first name change since its opening in 2011. The deal...

Nicaragua Alleges Costa Rican Police Tried to Detain Player
Tensions ran high at the National Stadium here in Costa Rica last night when police officers entered the Nicaraguan team’s locker room moments before their World Cup qualifier against the home side. The Nicaraguan Football Federation, known as...

Costa Rica confirms first yellow fever case in nearly 70 years
Health officials in Costa Rica have confirmed the country’s first case of yellow fever since the 1950s, News.Az reports, citing foreign media. The Ministry of Health announced the positive diagnosis on Sunday, marking a rare resurgence of the...
Honduras, Costa Rica cruise to World Cup qualifying wins
TEGUCIGALPA, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Honduras scored three first-half goals to cruise to a 3-0 home win over Haiti in their World Cup qualifier on Monday. Rigoberto Rivas and Anthony Lozano struck inside the first half hour before Romell Quioto added...

Costa Rica vs Nicaragua: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview
Costa Rica and Nicaragua face off in World Cup 2026 qualifying action. Here's everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to watch Costa Rica vs. Nicaragua and odds. How to watch Costa Rica vs. Nicaragua Date: Monday, October 13,...

Federal Judge Says Trump Admin Seemingly Blocking Abrego Garcia's Deportation To Costa Rica, Wants To Take Him To Africa
A federal judge questioned Justice Department lawyers for allegedly blocking the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Costa Rica instead of Africa. CBS News detailed that U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis what is preventing immigration authorities...

Starbucks Honors Costa Rica’s Coffee Roots in October Festivities
Coffee runs deep in our veins, a tradition that started in the 1700s and shapes our country’s economy and culture today. This October, Starbucks taps into that legacy with its Global Coffee Month, rolling out events across our country to spotlight...

Yellow Fever Arrives in Costa Rica
(Vax-Before-Travel News)The Costa Rican Ministry of Health recently reported a positive case of yellow fever following the results issued by the laboratory of the Costa Rican Institute for Research and Teaching in Nutrition and Health. This is a...

More than ever. Costa Rica MUST win today!
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica’s La Sele (national soccer team) has to win today. There’s no room for anything less. Every fan is holding their breath, hoping the team brings their best game to the field. Today’s game with Nicaragua is more than just a...

Costa Rica Faces Nicaragua in Key World Cup Qualifier Match
Costa Rica takes on Nicaragua this Tuesday at the Estadio Nacional in a match that could shape their path in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. With both sides still chasing their first win in the third round of CONCACAF qualifying, the pressure...
Costa Rica vs. Nicaragua, por las eliminatorias para el Mundial 2026: previa, formaciones, hora y cómo ver por TV e internet
Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español Un partido trascendental es el que protagonizarán en el último turno de este lunes Costa Rica y Nicaragua por la cuarta jornada de las Eliminatorias de la Concacaf rumbo al Mundial de 2026. De un lado, un equipo...

The Joy of Being an Expat in Costa Rica
Living as an expat in Costa Rica can be a uniquely rewarding experience, filled with opportunities for personal growth, cultural enrichment, and an enhanced quality of life. This Central American paradise, known for its stunning landscapes, rich...

Costa Rica faces a silent mental health crisis
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica is experiencing a silent mental health crisis. Between 2023 and 2025, the country recorded 7,527 suicide attempts, an issue that took center stage on World Mental Health Day. According to reports from the Ministry of...

Is Tyler, The Creator performing at a free concert with Daniel Caesar? Rapper addresses viral rumor
Tyler, The Creator has dismissed claims that he is going to perform a free concert with Daniel Caesar. He pointed out that Caesar is going to perform like he has been doing all month. A rumor spread on social media on Monday, October 13, that...
PPV™.FREE ! Ways To Watch Honduras vs Costa Rica Live Streams FIFA World Cup Qualifying [PPV] and TV Channel
How to Stream Costa Rica vs Honduras: Your Guide to the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier Legally : team news, livestream, TV channel, and start time The road to the FIFA World Cup is paved with passion, drama, and high-stakes matches, and the upcoming...

Costa Rica gets $250m EIB loan for electric rail project
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a $250m loan to Costa Rica to finance the development of the country’s first electric train system. The loan, provided through EIB Global, marks EIB’s initial lending operation in Costa Rica and the...

Road to 2026 World Cup: 28 through, giants still battling
The race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearing its finish line, with 28 nations now confirmed for next summer's expanded 48-team tournament across North America. Africa produced the biggest drama, as Cape Verde stunned Cameroon to qualify for the...