Costa Rica

Argentina National Team Gears Up for Match Against Costa Rica with Potential Starting Lineup Changes

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni hints at making changes to the starting lineup for the upcoming match against Costa Rica. Speculated lineup includes potential opportunities for Alejandro Garnacho and Walter Benítez. Fans are buzzing with anticipation and discussions about the potential impact of the changes on the team’s performance and the development of young talents within the squad.

Costa Rica Defeats El Salvador 2-0 in W Gold Cup 2024

Costa Rica’s 2-0 victory over El Salvador in the W Gold Cup 2024 keeps their quarter-final hopes alive. Priscilla Chinchilla’s breakaway goals solidify Costa Rica’s position in the group, setting up a crucial final match against Canada. Despite El Salvador’s fearless approach, they were unable to breach the Costa Rican defense, ultimately conceding a second goal to Chinchilla.

Dengue Outbreak Impacting Costa Rica and the Americas

Costa Rica continues to battle an outbreak of dengue fever, with over 1,000 cases reported so far in 2024. The Pan American Health Organization has issued various dengue Risk Assessments, highlighting the endemic nature of the virus in most countries of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The CDC has also reported dengue outbreaks in U.S. territories. However, there is hope on the horizon with two vaccines currently in use in the Americas and several vaccine candidates in development.