To Qatar 2022 by land: the story of these Costa Rican fans 3:54
(CNN Spanish) --
The lasting emotion of soccer is woven at the end of feats.
And if Costa Rica advances to the next round in Qatar 2022, of course, its players will be considered heroes of Central American soccer.
Why?
In this, his sixth world cup, he will have to overcome the obstacles of Group E that he shares with two world champions: Spain and Germany.
The challenge is completed by Japan.
These are the players who, led by Colombian coach Luis Fernando Suárez, hope to surpass Costa Rica's historic participation in Brazil 2014, when they reached the quarterfinals.
The figures of Costa Rica in the World Cup
Keylor Navas
Goalkeeper.
1.85 meters.
35 years.
He is a veteran of the national team (he has played more than 100 matches) and a soccer legend from his country.
He from Saprissa in Costa Rica went on to Spanish football with Albacete and Levante before arriving at Real Madrid, where he became the idol of millions.
After achieving an enviable record for any player with the white team, he is now a goalkeeper for Paris Saint German, a team full of stars.
Kaylor Navas.
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Joel Campbell
Rightmost.
1.78 meters.
30 years.
He has played in several world leagues including Spain's LaLiga (Real Betis, Villareal), Italy's Serie A (Frosinone) and England's Premier League (Arsenal), among others.
He is currently part of the Club León de México.
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"In the tie, what happened between Joel Campbell and Keylor Navas was gigantic," Costa Rican sports commentator Monica Malavassi told CNN.
"I give more than 50% of the credit for qualifying these two players," she said.
Players called up for the World Cup in Qatar
goalkeepers
Keylor Navas
Stephen Alvarado
Patrick Sequeira
Luis Fernando Suárez, the Colombian coach of the Costa Rican team.
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defenses
Francis Calvo
John Paul Vargas
Kendall Waston
Oscar Duarte
Daniel Chacon
Keysher Fuller
carlos martinez
Bryan Oviedo
Ronald Matarrita
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Frills
Yeltsin Tejeda
Celso Borges
Youstin Salas
roan wilson
gerson torres
douglas lopez
jewison bennette
Alvaro Zamora
Anthony Hernandez
Brandon Aguilera
Bryan Ruiz
strikers
Joel Campbell
Anthony Contreras
Johan Venegas
possible alignment
Goalkeeper:
Keylor Navas
Defenders:
Carlos Martinez, Oscar Duarte, Daniel Chacon, Bryan Oviedo
Midfielders:
Douglas Lopez, Anthony Hernandez, Roan Wilson, Bryan Ruiz
Forwards:
Joel Campbell, Anthony Contreras
next matches
Spain - Costa Rica
Wednesday, November 23
11:00 am (Miami time)
10:00 am (CDMX and San José time)
1:00 pm (Buenos Aires time)
Japan - Costa Rica
Sunday November 27
5:00 am (Miami time)
4:00 am (CDMX and San José time)
7:00 am (Buenos Aires time)
Costa Rica - Germany
Thursday December 1
5:00 am (Miami time)
4:00 am (CDMX and San José time)
7:00 am (Buenos Aires time)
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