Costa Rica has appointed Bryan Ruiz as their new head coach, effective immediately, following Fernando Batista's dismissal. Ruiz, 41, previously led the national team as interim coach after two victories in the CONCACAF Nations League. The new coaching staff includes Wilmer Lopez, Christian Bolanos, and Wardy Alfaro. Ruiz will begin his tenure with away friendlies against Ecuador on November 13 and Argentina four days later.
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Bryan Ruiz, 41, has been appointed as Costa Rica's new head coach following Fernando Bati…: Bryan Ruiz, 41, has been appointed as Costa Rica's new head coach following Fernando Batista's dismissal.
Ruiz previously led the national team as interim coach after two victories in the CONCACA…: Ruiz previously led the national team as interim coach after two victories in the CONCACAF Nations League.
The new coaching staff includes Wilmer Lopez, Christian Bolanos, and Wardy Alfaro.: The new coaching staff includes Wilmer Lopez, Christian Bolanos, and Wardy Alfaro.
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Oct 21 : Costa Rica have appointed former captain Bryan Ruiz as head coach to lead the national team's campaign to qualify for the 2030 World Cup, the Costa Rican Football Federation (FCRF) said on Wednesday.
• Ruiz, 41, takes the job after two wins as interim coach, with Costa Rica beating Nicaragua 3-0 and Haiti 2-0 in the CONCACAF Nations League earlier this month
• He succeeds Argentine Fernando Batista, who was dismissed in September, while Costa Rica missed out on the 2026 World Cup under former coach Miguel Herrera
• Former attacking midfielder Ruiz captained Costa Rica at three consecutive World Cups before retiring in 2022
• His coaching staff includes former Costa Rica internationals Wilmer Lopez, Christian Bolanos and Wardy Alfaro, the FCRF said
• Ruiz will begin his tenure with away friendlies against Ecuador on November 13 and Argentina four days later
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