Costa Rica's World Cup journey ends, captain Morales vows improvement

Costa Rica’s hopes at the WMF World Cup in Baku came to a halt following a 4–1 defeat to Thailand in their final Group E match, sealing their early exit from the tournament in Baku.

According to Report, captain José Morales acknowledged the team's disappointment but said the team remained focused on growth:

"We’ll be working on ourselves. Our opponents were not weak. The goal now is to improve and come back stronger."

Despite the loss, Morales took a moment to praise the hosts:

"I’m grateful to your country for hosting such a tournament. We had the chance to walk around Baku — your city is very beautiful."