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One of Central America’s most significant representatives at the FIFA Women’s World Cup level as of 2026 is the Costa Rican women’s national team. Despite increased rivalry within CONCACAF, their presence on the international scene has continuously represented advancement for the region. Even though Las Ticas have frequently started World Cups as underdogs, their qualification alone shows consistent growth and a dedication to maintaining women’s football’s visibility in a difficult competitive environment.

Costa Rica’s most recent World Cup appearance was at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which was co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Costa Rica faced elite competition in a tournament that was expanded to 32 teams, and they learned a lot from playing top-ranked countries. Regardless of the challenging results, the exposure highlighted the areas where Costa Rica needs to change tactically, physically, and structurally, as well as the widening gap between up-and-coming programs and global powerhouses.

Costa Rica’s dedication to women’s soccer has wider implications off the field. By hosting the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2022, the nation improved infrastructure and fan interaction while establishing itself as a major player in the region’s women’s football scene. That legacy now feeds into senior level aspirations, encouraging young players and strengthening youth pathways that could help Las Ticas be more competitive internationally.

From 2026 onward, Costa Rica’s Women’s World Cup presentation will be more closely linked to long-term sustainability than to individual tournament results. Costa Rica hopes to establish itself as a regular World Cup contender rather than a rare qualifier as CONCACAF’s influence grows and regional development pathways improve. If Las Ticas want to translate their participation in the World Cup into real on-field progress in future editions, they must continue to invest in youth systems, domestic competition, and international exposure.