Costa Rica going to World Cup, beat New Zealand in playoff
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Costa Rica’s core of stars like Keylor Navas, Joel Campbell and Bryan Ruiz created national soccer history in a memorable run to the 2014 World Cup quarterfinals.
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Gareth Bale: It’s better to make mistakes now and not at the World Cup
Gareth Bale says it is better Wales make their mistakes now and not at the World Cup after suffering more stoppage-time heartbreak against Holland.
Costa Rica 1-0 New Zealand: Early goal from former Arsenal striker Joel Campbell sends CONCACAF nation to World Cup
Costa Rica are through to the 2022 World Cup after beating 10-man New Zealand 1-0 in the intercontinental play-off thanks to an early goal from Joel Campbell. The Central American nation will play in Group E in Qatar alongside Spain, Germany and Japan.
New Zealand coach Hay lashes out at ref, VAR after World Cup exit
DOHA : New Zealand coach Danny Hay criticised the officiating after his team’s World Cup playoff defeat on Tuesday, saying he was surprised FIFA appointed a referee from the United Arab Emirates to handle their intercontinental clash against Costa Rica in Doha.
What to know for the best Stanley Cup final matchup in years
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Hearts make cosy financial gain on Australia World Cup qualification - but benefits don't just stop there
The financial boost to Hearts offered by Australia’s qualification into this winter’s World Cup in Qatar has been highlighted and will have been celebrated by those monitoring the budget at the Gorgie club.
Clarke insists ‘there is work to do’ for Scotland following World Cup ‘failure’, Ireland loss
Steve Clarke has admitted that Scotland’s 4-1 win over Armenia in the UEFA Nations League does not turn their June campaign into a success.