Costa Rica

Caution and context are especially required in send-off games, but another toothless USWNT display is certainly cause for concern for Emma Hayes.

The United States women's soccer team played to a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica in sweltering temperatures Tuesday night in its final exhibition tuneup before the Paris Olympics.

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Debutants Zambia claimed their first ever victory at the Women's World Cup with a 3-1 win over Costa Rica at Waikato Stadium on Monday, although both teams were already out of contention for the knockout stage.

Sophie Lawson believes Japan should be considered one of the top contenders to win the World Cup after a "relaxed" 2-0 win over Costa Rica.

Japan are looming as potential challengers for the FIFA Women's World Cup but the real test of their credentials will come in their final Group C outing.

Two goals in two first-half minutes gave Japan a 2-0 win over Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium on Wednesday to all but secure the 2011 champions a spot in the knockout rounds of the Women's World Cup.

Spain began their Women's World Cup campaign in scintillating fashion by beating Costa Rica 3-0 in their Group C opener on Friday.

Sam Marsden feels Alexis Putellas' availability for Spain's World Cup opener will provide a great boost for her side after previous concerns over her fitness.

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