Costa RicaSOCCERWomen's World Cup 2031: U.S. proposes 14 host stadiums5MAssociated PressHoward Smith/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images
Costa RicaSOCCERU.S. announces co-hosts for 2031 World Cup bid6MJeff KassoufPhoto by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire
Costa RicaSOCCERUSWNT held scoreless by Costa Rica in last Olympic warmupThe United States women's soccer team played to a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica in sweltering temperatures Tuesday night in its final exhibition tuneup before the Paris Olympics.2YGetty Images
Costa RicaSOCCERWorld Cup's young stars break through: Casey Phair, Giulia Dragoni, Sheika Scott3YESPNBradley Kanaris/Getty Images
Costa RicaSOCCERZambia, lowest ranked at Women's World Cup, beat Costa RicaDebutants Zambia claimed their first ever victory at the Women's World Cup with a 3-1 win over Costa Rica at Waikato Stadium on Monday, although both teams were already out of contention for the knockout stage.3YReutersPhil Walter/Getty Images
Costa RicaSOCCERJapan quietly emerging as WWC contenders but real test of credentials lies ahead3YGabriel TanZhizhao Wu/Getty Images
Costa RicaSOCCERJapan beat Costa Rica to close in on WWC knockoutsTwo goals in two first-half minutes gave Japan a 2-0 win over Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium on Wednesday to all but secure the 2011 champions a spot in the knockout rounds of the Women's World Cup.3YReutersPhoto by Joe Allison - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
Costa RicaSOCCERSpain earn comfortable win over Costa Rica in WWC openerSpain began their Women's World Cup campaign in scintillating fashion by beating Costa Rica 3-0 in their Group C opener on Friday.3YReutersCatherine Ivill/Getty Images
