Costa Rica, nicknamed Los Ticos, have qualified for six FIFA World Cups, with their best run in 2014 when they reached the quarter-finals after topping a group with Uruguay, Italy, and England. They have won three CONCACAF Championships (1963, 1969, 1989) and remain a regional powerhouse. Currently led by Gustavo Alfaro, Costa Rica continue their push to reach the 2026 finals.Â