Herrera takes over from Claudio Vivas who was sacked by the Costa Rican Football Federation (FCRF) following the country's exit from the CONCACAF Nations League's quarter-finals

Costa Rica have appointed former Mexico coach Miguel Herrera, charging him with leading them to the FIFA World Cup 26.

Miguel Herrera has been appointed as Costa Ricas new head coach, aiming to lead the team to the World Cup after their recent CONCACAF exit.

Miguel Herrera, former coach of Mexico, was presented as Costa Rica's new national team manager, becoming the first Mexican to lead the team. His main goal is to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, facing challenges like the playoff against Belize and the Gold Cup.

"Piojo" led El Tri to the last 16 at the 2014 World Cup and the 2015 Gold Cup title. He left Mexico in controversial fashion after an alleged physical altercation with a journalist at the Philadelphia airport following the 2015 Gold Cup.

Costa Rica have appointed former Mexico boss Miguel Herrera as their new head coach. The Costa Rican Football Federation (FCRF) sacked interim manager Claudio Vivas in November following the country’s exit from the CONCACAF Nations League’s quarter-finals.

Miguel Herrera, former Mexico coach, is appointed as Costa Rica's head coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup. He replaces Gustavo Alfaro. Under Herrera, Costa Rica looks to secure its spot in the World Cup finals for the fourth consecutive time.

Former Mexico coach Miguel Herrera has been appointed as Costa Rica’s head coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the country’s soccer federation (FCRF) said in a statement.