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Costa Rica Misses 2026 World Cup as Herrera Faces Fury and Uncertain Future

Public anger has fixed on coach Miguel Herrera, his status unconfirmed after reports he packed to leave.

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Overview

  • Costa Rica drew 0-0 with Honduras in San José, finished third in Group C, and was eliminated from 2026 qualifying for its first World Cup absence since 2010.
  • Fans and media in Costa Rica and Mexico castigated Miguel Herrera, with TUDN analysts calling the outcome a career low and David Faitelson labeling it the biggest failure of his coaching career.
  • Excélsior reported Herrera prepared to leave the country, though neither he nor the Costa Rican federation has announced a decision and federation leaders have remained silent.
  • Excélsior estimated about $12 million in lost sponsorships and investments from missing the tournament, and reported Herrera’s contract included a $1 million qualification bonus.
  • The regional picture shifted as Panama clinched a second World Cup, Haiti returned after 52 years, and Curaçao qualified for its first appearance.