Spain vs. Costa Rica World Cup Live: How To Watch, Betting Odds, Rosters

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Costa Rica vs. Spain World Cup
Costa Rica vs. spain World Cup

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is well underway, after Saudi Arabia’s stunning 2-1 defeat of Argentina we look ahead to some Group E action. Spain (España) vs. Costa Rica will face off in the first game of Group E competition in the World Cup.

Spain is looking for a return to glory by raising the World Cup as they did for the first time in 2010. Costa Rica should feel hope coming into this match, no one expects them to win, so the pressure is on Spain to perform. As they sit at the top of the Group C table, Saudi Arabia’s upset victory is giving the underdogs hope. Costa Rica will look to follow in their footsteps. While they only have a 4% win probability Costa Rica’s last five matches resulted in four wins and one draw. If Costa Rica can pull off a win or draw it will be another stunning triumph for the underdogs in this World Cup. This should be an exciting match make sure you tune in to see all the action.

How To Watch Spain vs Costa Rica World Cup

Location: Al Thumama Stadium. Doha, Qatar.
Start Time: 10 AM CDT (7 PM Local)
TV: FS1
Stream: Fubo, Sling TV

Can Costa make headlines by beating Spain? Is Spain on their way back to the finals? If we learned anything from Saudi Arabia, it’s that anything is possible in the World Cup. You won’t want to miss this one! The match will air live from Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar on FS1 in the United States, at 10 AM CDT. Streaming options for the World Cup include Fubo and Sling TV.

Can Spain Win The World Cup Again

Since winning the World Cup in South Africa, Spain hasn’t faired well in World Cup competition. At the next World Cup in Brazil, they never made it out of the group stage. Four years later in Russia Spain was ousted in the round of 16. Spain’s Coach Luis Enrique is very confident in his team’s chances to win the World Cup. While speaking to the media last week Enrique said, “How can I doubt myself? I am the best coach on the face of the earth.” Unfourtonunatley for Enrique, Liverpool’s Thiago Alcantara, and Manchester United’s David de Gea will not be joining the team in Qatar. However, Ansu Fati of Barcelona will be on the pitch. With the level of talent on the roster, Spain should make it deep into the knockout rounds.

Costa Rica Is Hopeful For An Upset

Costa Rica had some success in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, advancing all the way to the quarter-finals. But in the following World Cup in Russia, they failed to get out of the group stage. They’ll need to put forth a strong performance and come away with a win against Spain if they hope to make a run in the knockout rounds. While anything is possible in the group stage teams who lose the opening match in group play only have an 11% success rate.

After Saudi Arabia won against Argentina, Costa Rica’s coach Luis Fernando Suarez had this to say when asked if he believed anything could happen in the World cup, “if you want it to, yes. There are people who have achieved great things because they believed in it,” Fans worldwide will be watching to see anything “does” happen. It will be fun to see how Suarez’s team handles the Spain’s stacked roster.

Spain vs Costa Rica World Cup: Betting Odds

According to sportsbookwire Spain is expected to win big. This means a bet on Costa Rica could pay well if they pull off a win.
Moneyline: Spain -650 | Costa Rica +2000 | Draw +700
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -150 | U: +130)

*Odds are subject to change

Spain vs Costa Rica World Cup: Rosters

Spain predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): 23. Simon (GK) — 20. Carvajal, 4. P. Torres, 24. Laporte, 18. Alba — 26. Pedri, 5. Busquets, 9. Gavi — 11. F. Torres, 7. Morata, 22. Sarabia

Costa Rica predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): 21. Navas (GK) — 12. C. Martinez, 17. Calvo, 5. Duarte, 13. Oviedo — 9. Tejeda, 23. Bennette, 8. G. Torres — 7. Borges, 10. Contreras, 11. Campbell

Who are you picking to win? Are you rooting for the underdog or the redemption story?

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