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Women's World Cup permutations and knockout match-ups

Women's World Cup permutations and knockout match-ups

A look at how the Women's World Cup is shaping up as the group stages wrap up and 16 teams reach the knockout rounds in Australia and New Zealand. 30 Jul 2023
Japan into WWC last 16 after 2-0 win over Costa Rica

Japan into WWC last 16 after 2-0 win over Costa Rica

The heroics of Costa Rica goalkeeper Daniela Solera have restricted Japan to a 2-0 Women's World Cup win in Dunedin. 26 Jul 2023
Spain beat Costa Rica 3-0 in Women's World Cup

Spain beat Costa Rica 3-0 in Women's World Cup

Spain have scored three goals during a devastating six-minute stretch in the first half to defeat Costa Rica 3-0 in their Women's World Cup clash in Wellington. 21 Jul 2023
All Whites still coachless as China arrive

All Whites still coachless as China arrive

New Zealand's under-20 coach Darren Bazeley has been given the interim job as All Whites coach for two friendlies this week against China. 22 Mar 2023
All Whites coach slams 'atrocious' referee after World Cup play-off loss

All Whites coach slams 'atrocious' referee after World Cup play-off loss

New Zealand coach Danny Hay believes FIFA made a mistake appointing an inexperienced referee as the All Whites lost their World Cup play-off to Costa Rica. 15 Jun 2022
'Our time is now' says All Whites coach ahead of World Cup qualifier

'Our time is now' says All Whites coach ahead of World Cup qualifier

New Zealand coach Danny Hay has said all the pressure is on Costa Rica as the All Whites chase qualification for the World Cup for just the third time. 14 Jun 2022
More World Cup history the goal for All Whites star Cacace

More World Cup history the goal for All Whites star Cacace

All Whites defender Liberato Cacace is only too aware what a win in New Zealand's World Cup play-off over Costa Rica could do for the game back home. 13 Jun 2022
Mariners re-sign Costa Rican star Urena

Mariners re-sign Costa Rican star Urena

Central Coast have had another recruitment win, re-signing Costa Rican international Marco Urena for two more A-League seasons. 30 Jun 2021
Mariners lock-down international A-League striker after 'a lot of pressure'

Mariners lock-down international A-League striker after 'a lot of pressure'

Central Coast Mariners have landed a massive A-League coup re-signing Costa Rican striker Marco Urena to a two-year deal. 30 Jun 2021
A-League ban reduced for Mariners' Urena

A-League ban reduced for Mariners' Urena

Central Coast attacker Marcos Urena's three-game suspension has been been reduced to two A-League matches on appeal. 11 May 2021
‘Upstanding character’ - Mariners to appeal Urena ban

‘Upstanding character’ - Mariners to appeal Urena ban

Central Coast Mariners will appeal the severity of Marco Urena's three-game suspension in a bid to have the Costa Rica international's ban downgraded. 3 May 2021
Mariners welcome Costa Rica star to fold

Mariners welcome Costa Rica star to fold

Experienced Costa Rica international Marco Urena is eager to help Central Coast build on their encouraging start to the 2020-21 A-League season. 14 Jan 2021
'A big benefit on and off the pitch' - Mariners land Costa Rican star

'A big benefit on and off the pitch' - Mariners land Costa Rican star

Central Coast Mariners have signed experienced Costa Rican international attacker Marcos Urena for the upcoming A-League season. 22 Dec 2020
Douglas Costa returns to full training with Brazil

Douglas Costa returns to full training with Brazil

Douglas Costa trained with the rest of the Brazil squad ahead of his side's next match against Belgium, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Tuesday. 4 Jul 2018
Swiss FA fined for delegates' bad behavior at World Cup

Swiss FA fined for delegates' bad behavior at World Cup

FIFA has fined the Swiss Football Association AUD $47,500 and issued a warning about the behavior of members of their delegation following the team's match against Costa Rica at the World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Costa Rica 'Were Fighting Until Last Minute' in Draw With Switzerland - Costa Rica Forward

Costa Rica 'Were Fighting Until Last Minute' in Draw With Switzerland - Costa Rica Forward

Costa Rica forward Joel Campbell says his side fought "until the last minute" in their 2-2 draw with Switzerland. 28 Jun 2018