Miguel Herrera Appointed Costa Rica Head Coach

Miguel Herrera, the former coach of Mexico, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Costa Rican national soccer team, marking him as the first Mexican to hold this position. The Costa Rican Football Federation (FCRF) made the announcement following the departure of Gustavo Alfaro, who resigned to take over as coach of Paraguay. Herrera's primary objective is to lead Costa Rica to qualification for the 2026 World Cup, with the team currently leading Group B in the CONCACAF qualifiers. Additionally, Herrera brings extensive experience from his successful coaching career, including coaching Mexico to the Round of 16 in the 2014 World Cup and winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2015. The next round of qualifying matches is set to begin in September, where Costa Rica will compete against other teams for one of the three direct spots available for the World Cup. His appointment comes as part of a strategic effort by the FCRF, which has recently seen changes in its leadership and coaching staff.