Spain hit seven past Costa Rica at World Cup
Spain claimed their biggest ever World Cup win and took pole position in Group E in a comfortable 7-0 victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday.
-
KO
-
Kickoff
-
-
11
-
Dani Olmo Goal
-
-
21
-
Marco Asensio Goal
-
-
31
-
Ferran Torres Penalty - Scored
-
-
HT
-
First Half ends, Spain 3, Costa Rica 0.
-
-
45
-
On: Kendall Waston|Off: Carlos Martinez
-
-
54
-
Ferran Torres Goal
-
-
57
-
On: Álvaro Morata|Off: Ferran Torres
-
-
57
-
On: Carlos Soler|Off: Pedri
-
-
61
-
On: Álvaro Zamora|Off: Anthony Contreras
-
-
61
-
On: Bryan Ruiz|Off: Jewison Bennette
-
-
64
-
On: Álex Balde|Off: Jordi Alba
-
-
64
-
On: Koke|Off: Sergio Busquets
-
-
68
-
Francisco Calvo Yellow Card
-
-
69
-
On: Nico Williams|Off: Marco Asensio
-
-
72
-
On: Brandon Aguilera|Off: Celso Borges
-
-
74
-
Gavi Goal - Volley
-
-
82
-
On: Rónald Matarrita|Off: Bryan Oviedo
-
-
90
-
Carlos Soler Goal
-
-
90+2
-
Álvaro Morata Goal
-
-
90+7
-
Joel Campbell Yellow Card
-
-
FT
-
Second Half ends, Spain 7, Costa Rica 0.
-
Spain
ESP
Costa Rica
CRC
Tap an icon to see more
4-3-3
- Simón
- AlbaOn: Álex Balde | Off: Jordi Alba
- Laporte
- Rodri
- Azpilicueta
- PedriOn: Carlos Soler | Off: Pedri
- BusquetsOn: Koke | Off: Sergio Busquets
- Gavi
- Olmo
- AsensioOn: Nico Williams | Off: Marco Asensio
- TorresOn: Álvaro Morata | Off: Ferran Torres
| No. | Name | |
|---|---|---|
|
23
Unai Simón
Saves
0
|
||
|
Goals
0
|
||
|
16
Rodri
Goals
0
|
||
|
18
Jordi Alba
Goals
0
64'
14
Álex Balde
Goals
0
|
||
|
Goals
0
|
||
|
Goals
0
64'
8
Koke
Goals
0
|
||
|
26
Pedri
Goals
0
57'
19
Carlos Soler
90'
Goals
1
|
||
|
9
Gavi
74'
Goals
1
|
||
|
10
Marco Asensio
21'
Goals
1
69'
12
Nico Williams
Goals
0
|
||
|
21
Dani Olmo
11'
Goals
1
|
||
|
11
Ferran Torres
31' 54'
Goals
2
57'
7
Álvaro Morata
90'+2'
Goals
1
|
||
| Substitutes | ||
|
Goals
0
|
||
|
17
Yeremy Pino
Goals
0
|
||
|
Goals
0
|
||
|
13
David Raya
Saves
0
|
||
|
Goals
0
|
||
|
Goals
0
|
||
|
Goals
0
|
||
|
Goals
0
|
||
|
25
Ansu Fati
Goals
0
|
||
|
Saves
0
|
||
Game Information
-
VENUE: Al Thumama Stadium
-
,
-
Doha, Qatar
-
ATTENDANCE: 40,013
-
REFEREE: Mohammed Abulla Hassan Mohamed
Match Commentary
| - | Match ends, Spain 7, Costa Rica 0. | |
| 90'+9' | Second Half ends, Spain 7, Costa Rica 0. | |
| 90'+8' | Attempt blocked. Carlos Soler (Spain) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is blocked. |
Match Stats
Possession
82%
18%
Shots (on Goal)
17 (8)
0 (0)
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 12 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 7 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 0 |
| 0 | Saves | 1 |
Data is currently unavailable.
FIFA World Cup Standings
| POS | Team | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 2 | Spain | 3 | +6 | 4 |
| 3 | Germany | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 4 | Costa Rica | 3 | -8 | 3 |
World Cup News
![]()
Arnold: How can Australia have a football culture without a home?
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold calls on the government for more funding and support, saying "it's time that they stepped up".
![]()
Australia commit to Graham Arnold but expectations are high after World Cup showing
Graham Arnold is effectively being given the keys to Australian men's football and plans to do a good amount of driving. But expectations are high.
![]()
Lionel Messi says he regrets his actions during heated World Cup match against Netherlands
Lionel Messi has expressed regret over his behaviour during and after Argentina's quarterfinal against the Netherlands at the World Cup in Qatar.
![]()
Graham Arnold set to lead Socceroos to next World Cup
Graham Arnold is set to re-sign as Socceroos coach through to the end of their 2026 World Cup campaign.
![]()
Cavani among Uruguay players given bans for World Cup disorder
FIFA gave match bans to four Uruguay players, including Edinson Cavani, over their behavior toward officials at the World Cup vs. Ghana.
![]()
Should Brazil break with tradition and hire a European coach to win elusive sixth World Cup?
All five of Brazil's World Cup titles have been won by a native coach. Should the team look beyond their borders to break a two-decade drought?
