2006 WORLD CUP TEAMS
Costa Rica at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany
In recent times, Costa Rica has become a regular sight at the world’s top tournaments, and the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany will be no exception. Although their qualification for this year’s FIFA World Cup was far from plain sailing, Alexandre Guimaraes’s side came good in the end and are now preparing to embark for Europe in a bid to upset the established order.
Not even the Ticos would deny that they made very hard work of the early qualifying rounds. In spite of being overwhelming favorites coming into the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, they almost came unstuck against first-stage opponents Cuba, only going through on away goals after the pair played out two score draws.
The first group phase was a similar story, with only a nervy 0-0 draw in their final game in Honduras putting them through to the final phase.
It was at least a good start for Costa Rica as they prepare for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
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Odds to win the 2006 FIFA World Cup: 425/1
Costa Rica’s Odds to Win Group A at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany: 20/1
