Former Mexico boss Miguel 'Piojo' Herrera named new head coach of the Costa Rica national team

'El Piojo' will have his second experience as a national team coach, now with the 'Ticos'

• Miguel Herrera was announced as the new coach of Costa Rica
• 'Nacho' Ambriz was also a candidate
• 'Piojo' already has experience as a national team coach

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Costa Rica has concluded its search for a new coach and after considering several options, and they have finally chosen Miguel Herrera to lead their process towards the 2026 World Cup.

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  NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR 'PIOJO'

  Through a statement, the Costa Rican Football Federation welcomed Herrera as coach, where his main task will be to lead the 'Ticos' to the 2026 World Cup after not attending Qatar 2022. He beat out his compatriot Ignacio Ambriz, who was also an option for the position.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The new coach of Costa Rica already has experience as a national team manager, as 'Piojo' led Mexico between 2013 and 2015, where he managed the team in tournaments such as the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the Copa América, and the Gold Cup.

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  WHEN DOES HE DEBUT?

  Herrera will debut on the bench of Costa Rica on Jan. 22, when they face the USMNT at the Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Florida in a friendly.