Sorry! Costa Rica missed the World Cup for the first time in the past four times. The whole team cried bitterly + the 38-year-old Real Madrid legend came to an end

On November 19, the North American and Caribbean qualifiers in the World Cup ended. The old powerhouse Costa Rica failed to create a miracle. They drew 0-0 with Honduras. After 6 rounds, they only accumulated 7 points. They were overwhelmed by Haiti and Honduras and ranked third in the group. They missed the main game of the US-Canada-Mexico World Cup.

When the final whistle sounded, many Costa Rican players collapsed emotionally. The team's captain, former Real Madrid legendary goalkeeper Navas, stood on the court bent over, looking confused. The 38-year-old may also know that this is his last chance to compete in the World Cup. Navas' teammate Alcocer fell to the ground, shaking and crying.

As a powerful team in Central America, Costa Rica is currently ranked 45th in the world. They have participated in the World Cup 6 times. In 2002, Costa Rica was placed in the same group as the Chinese men's football team and defeated the Chinese men's football team 2-0 in the first match, completely shattering the beautiful illusions of Chinese fans.

In the 2014 World Cup, Navas led Costa Rica to defeat Italy and England in the group stage. After miraculous qualifying, they reached the top 8. Although they did not qualify in the group in 2018 and 2022, they advanced to the finals.

This time the World Cup has expanded from 32 teams to 48 teams, but the Costa Rica team has become a spectator along with the Chinese men's football team. The proud record of participating in three consecutive tournaments has come to an end, which is really sad.