Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Free Tips | Spain vs Costa Rica: 11th match

Spain vs Costa Rica Match Details

Match: Spain vs Costa Rica, 11th match | Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Date: 23 November 2022

Time: 10.00 pm (GMT+6), 9.30 pm (GMT+5.5)

Venue: Al Thumama Stadium, Qatar

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Spain and Costa Rica will face the Group E match in World Cup football popularly known as The Greatest Show on Earth.

Spain is undoubtedly one of the contenders for the title. At the start of every World Cup, Spain is on the list of hot favourites. Spain, who have won a World Cup so far, last won the title in 2010, although they have failed to perform in subsequent World Cups. But this time they will want to turn around depending on Luis Enrique.

Spain is one of the most popular countries for club football. Spain appears in every World Cup with a group of star footballers. However, after the 2010 World Cup, Spain disappointed the fans every time. The Spain boss now relies on a bunch of young Turks.

Costa Rica on the other hand is a promising team. Costa Rica is going to play in the World Cup for the third time in a row. However, the team’s journey to the World Cup qualifiers was not easy. Costa Rica beat New Zealand in the playoffs to secure their ticket to the World Cup. In the last World Cup, it was not possible for Costa Rica to cross the barrier of the group stage in the difficult group equation. Undoubtedly, they will want to surpass the past record this time. But their journey will not be easy.

Spain, the 7th team in the FIFA ranking, is going to face Costa Rica, the 31st team. The match will undoubtedly be a tough test for Costa Rica.

Spain vs Costa Rica Match Key Points

2010 World Cup winners Spain have won six of their last eight matches in the qualifying round. However, in the last fifteen years, Spain will be seen with the least number of stars in this World Cup. Pedri is the biggest star of the current team. Who is going to be Xavi-Iniesta in the future. All eyes will be on this star.

On the other hand, in the 2014 World Cup, Costa Rica secured the second stage from the same group with Italy, England and Uruguay. This year also they will want to repeat that history. Campbell is the charioteer of their dream. Holding his hand, they dream of going to the next round. Costa Rica is playing in this year’s World Cup with the title of the oldest team. This is going to be the last World Cup for many of their golden generation players. They will try their best to make the end colorful.

Spain vs Costa Rica Head-to-Head

Spain and Costa Rica have met three times so far. While Spain won two matches and drew one match.

Spain vs Costa Rica Team News

Jose Gaya is ruled out of the team due to injury. The Spain boss took Alejandra as his replacement. Pau Torres could be seen in defense alongside Barcelona stars Gavi and Sergio Busquets.

On the other hand, it remains to be seen whether Costa Rica’s once-best star Navas gets a place in the squad. Pocelso Borges and Anthony Contreras are set to lead the way.

Spain vs Costa Rica squad

Spain squad

Goalkeepers: Unai Simon, David Raya, Robert Sanchez, 

Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Aymeric Laporte, Jordi Alba, Jose Gaya, Cesar Azpilicueta, Eric Garcia, Hugo Guillamon, Pau Torres

Midfielders: Sergio Busquets, Rodrigo, Koke, Gavi, Carlos Soler, Marcos Llorente, Pedri

Forwards: Ferran Torres, Nico Williams, Ansu Fati Costa Rica squad, Yeremy Pino, Alvaro Morata, Marco Asensio, Pablo Sarabia, Dani Olmo

Costa Rica squad

Goalkeepers: Esteban Alvarado, Patrick Sequeira, Aaron Cruz

Defenders: Juan Pablo Vargas, Keysher Fuller, Oscar Duarte, Bryan Oviedo, Francisco Calvo, Kendall Watson, Daniel Chacon, Anthony Hernandez, Douglas Lopez, Aaron Suarez, Gerson Torres, Orlando Galo, Midfielders: Roan Wilson, Alvaro Zamora, Brandon Aguilera, Carlos Martinez, Carlos Mora, Celso Borges, Jewison Bennette, Bryan Ruiz

Forwards: Joel Campbell, Anthony Contreras, Johan Venegas

Spain vs Costa Rica Prediction

Scorecard: Spain 1-0 Costa Rica

Spain have won four, lost one and drawn one of their last six matches considering all competitions. Costa Rica, on the other hand, have won four of their last six matches, lost one and drew the other.

Considering the statistics, it may seem that Spain is clearly ahead. But Costa Rica is not a weak team. On their day they can change the equation because they have big stars like Campbell.