Costa Rica Soccer

Soccer, or futbol in Spanish, is the most beloved national pastime. In fact, this sport is so ingrained in Costa Rican life that even the smallest towns have a public soccer field. Throughout the country, a typical Sunday or Wednesday is punctuated by thunderous applause or dejected boos – sure signs that a favorite soccer team has just scored a goal, or let one slip past their goalie in the day's soccer game.

Last updated: Oct 26, 2023