Overview
- The FCRF removed Herrera and his staff on November 20 following a draw with Honduras that ended Costa Rica’s 2026 World Cup bid.
- Federation president Osael Maroto said contract details are confidential and characterized the settlement as favorable to the FCRF.
- Reports indicate the finiquito equals his December pay of $25,000 rather than a larger severance.
- Cartaginés executive Leonardo Vargas said a dismissal was considered in September, a claim Maroto publicly denied.
- The federation has begun reviewing candidates to coach the national team, and reports note Herrera had been contracted through 2026.