Costa Rica secures final spot as list of 32 teams for FIFA World Cup finalised
The Ticos had qualified for five other World Cup finals.
Costa Rica has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup after triumphing against New Zealand in a 0-1 match in Doha on Tuesday.
Joel Campbell, former Arsenal forward, was secures Costa Rica’s winning goal just two minutes after kick off, giving his nation high hopes and an early lead against the All Whites.
The goal sparked joy at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in the Qatari capital, where Costa Rican football enthusiasts roared with chants for The Ticos.
Despite maintaining a 69% ball possession throughout the first half of the match, New Zealand could not get ahead of their opponents.