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Costa Rica Gold Cup History and Trophy Wins

Q: Has Costa Rica ever won the Gold Cup?

Yes. Costa Rica last won the Gold Cup in 1989, when they won the 1989 CONCACAF Championship.

Costa Rica's trophy history

Costa Rica's most recent regional title came in 1989, winning the old CONCACAF Championship format decided by final standings rather than a single match, for a third continental crown. Since the Gold Cup replaced that format in 1991, Costa Rica have reached one final, in 2002, but lost to the USA. Far more memorable than any Gold Cup result is Costa Rica's extraordinary run to the 2014 World Cup quarterfinal, where they topped a group containing former champions Uruguay, Italy, and England — a result almost nobody predicted — before being eliminated by the Netherlands on penalties after a scoreless draw. Goalkeeper Keylor Navas was the star of that run, a performance that launched his move to Real Madrid, where he went on to win multiple Champions League titles.

Costa Rica's senior international honours

Competition	Titles won	Tracked here
FIFA World Cup	0	Yes
CONCACAF Gold Cup / Championship	3	Yes

Costa Rica's World Cup record

Appearances	6
Best result	Quarter-final (2014)
Most recent World Cup	2022

Costa Rica's notable tournament finishes

Year	Competition	Result	Detail
1989	CONCACAF Championship	Won	Decided by final standings
2002	CONCACAF Gold Cup	Runner-up	Lost 2-0 to United States
2014	World Cup (quarterfinal)	Lost on penalties	vs Netherlands after 0-0

Legendary Costa Rica players

Keylor Navas — Goalkeeper and hero of Costa Rica's 2014 World Cup quarterfinal run, later a multiple Champions League winner with Real Madrid.
Paulo Wanchope — One of Costa Rica's most celebrated attackers, known for spells in the English Premier League in the early 2000s.
Bryan Ruiz — Captained the historic 2014 World Cup squad.

Interesting facts about Costa Rica

Costa Rica topped a 2014 World Cup group containing three former World Cup winners or finalists — Uruguay, Italy, and England.
Costa Rica's 2014 World Cup quarterfinal exit came on penalties against the Netherlands after a scoreless 120 minutes.
Keylor Navas's performances at the 2014 World Cup led directly to his transfer to Real Madrid, where he later won multiple Champions League titles.
Costa Rica's last outright regional title, in 1989, predates the modern Gold Cup era.

Costa Rica frequently asked questions

When did Costa Rica last win a regional title?

1989, winning the old CONCACAF Championship, decided by final standings rather than a single match.

How far did Costa Rica go at the 2014 World Cup?

The quarterfinal — their best-ever World Cup result — after topping a group with Uruguay, Italy, and England.

Has Costa Rica ever won the Gold Cup?

No, their best Gold Cup result is runner-up, in 2002, losing to the United States.

Who was Costa Rica's star player at the 2014 World Cup?

Goalkeeper Keylor Navas, whose performances led to a move to Real Madrid.

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When did Costa Rica last win the Gold Cup?

Costa Rica last won the Gold Cup in 1989 at the 1989 CONCACAF Championship.

Data sources & verification for Costa Rica

Last verified 2026-09-09. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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