Who : Spain vs Costa Rica , Group E
where : Al Thumama Stadium
When : Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m. ET
Ranking : Spain (7), Costa Rica (31)
Head to Head : 3 ( Spain won two and one game is draw)
Spain will kick-off their Qatar World cup campaign with a Group E match against Costa Rica at the Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday.
Luis Enrique has one of the best sides. Spain are renovating the roster and the Manager decided to not include Spanish legend Sergio Ramos and opted for younger players.
No other nation has lost more World Cup opening matches than Spain’s seven. Enrique hoping that they do not repeat the feat in this year World Cup.
Preview :
Costa Rica achieve a crucial victory against New Zealand to Qualify for the World cup.
Costa Rica coach Luis Fernando Suarez, said he would just “help” the leaders.
In my group I have different leaders. I can have a few of them so I can manage them,
Suarez said at a press conference while naming Bryan Ruiz, Keylor Navas and Joel Campbell as the leaders of the team.
On the other hand, Luis Enrique team topped their group in their qualification campaign
And have named a young squad for the World Cup. Enrique told reprters, “Our goal is to play seven games in Qatar.”
Head to Head :
This is the Fourth time the two sides are facing each other at an international level.
Spain have never played against Costa Rica at the FIFA World Cup.
Before today’s match Spain have won two of the three friendly ties between the two teams,
with the other game ending in a draw.
Key Players to Watch :
Spain : Ferran Torres, Sergio Busquets and Gavi
Costa Rica : Bryan Ruiz, Keylor Navas
Predictions :
Compare to Cost Rica, Spain have far better team.
Spain should win 2-1 against The Central American team.
Live Streaming :
11am ET on Fox for English, Telemundo for Spanish, FUBO Tv, fox sports app, Telemundo