RECIFE, Brazil (AP) — With his team down to 10 men for nearly an hour, Keylor Navas made sure Costa Rica’s last line of defense held firm. The goalkeeper came through with a string of stops in ...

RECIFE, Brazil (AP) — Costa Rica made two changes for the World Cup second-round game against Greece on Sunday, bringing defender Michael Umana and winger Christian Bolanos back into the starting ...

The best story in the World Cup will continue as Costa Rica survived fatigue and penalty kicks to beat Greece and advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in its history. Bryan Ruiz scored in ...

Costa Rica had it. Then they lost it. They couldn't find it, but then Keylor Navas saved it, and Michael Umana converted it. And with that, the Ticos topped the Greeks 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 ...

RECIFE, Brazil (AP) — With his team down to 10 men for nearly an hour, Keylor Navas made sure Costa Rica's last line of defense held firm. The goalkeeper came through with a string of stops in ...

Relive Costa Rica's penalty shootout victory over Greece as the Central Americans reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time. The extra 30 minutes remained goalless before Keylor ...

For the second time in as many games today, a late goal snatched victory from a CONCACAF team and put their fortitude to the test. However, Costa Rica were able to rebound, winning the match in ...

For the first time in its history, Costa Rica will play in the quarterfinal of the World Cup after defeating a dour, defensive Greece team in a penalty shootout. The Round of 16 match in Recife, ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — This World Cup just got a whole lot easier for Costa Rica. According to the rankings, anyway. Having left former champions Uruguay, Italy and England behind to sensationally win ...

RECIFE, Brazil — Costa Rica beat Greece in a penalty shootout Sunday to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time after defending desperately with 10 men for nearly an hour. Michael Umana ...