FIFA World Cup 2022: Spain Humiliate Costa Rica By Putting 7 Goals Past Keylor Navas - In Pics

Luis Enrique’s men have started their 2022 FIFA World Cup in style and swagger, asserting their dominance over Costa Rica. It took just 11 minutes for the 2010 World Cup winners to open their scoring account through Dani Olmo as a well constructed buildup resulted in an even well executed goal. La Roja extended their lead to 2-0 in the 21st minute through Marco Asension as Jordi Alba’s delightful cut back found Asensio in the box with acres of space to slot it home. Ferran Torres converted from the penalty spot in the 31st minute after Spain won the penalty as Alba was fouled in the box. Torres scored his second of the evening in the second half, an intelligent finish in a tricky situation. Bryan Oviedo failed to pick Torres’ run which allowed the Barcelona man to turn the ball and slot it home from close range. Spain’s 5th goal came in the 74th minute as Gavi volleyed the ball from just inside the box to score a goal that is pleasing to the eye. At the 90th minute mark, Carlos Soler added his name on the score sheet, striking the ball from close range. In the stoppage time, Alvaro Morata also scored a brilliant goal as he runs off the defender’s shoulder to get to the ball threaded by Olmo and finish it the first time to make it seven goals for the evening.

Updated: 24 Nov 2022 12:01 pm

FIFA World Cup 2022, group E: Spain vs Costa Rica | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

Spain's head coach Luis Enrique, second from right, celebrate with players at the end of the World Cup group E soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

FIFA World Cup 2022, group E: Spain vs Costa Rica | Photo: AP/Frank Augstein

Costa Rica players leave the field after their loss in the World Cup group E soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

FIFA World Cup 2022, group E: Spain vs Costa Rica | Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino

The screen shows the final score of the World Cup group E soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

FIFA World Cup 2022, group E: Spain vs Costa Rica | Photo: AP/Pavel Golovkin

Spain's Alvaro Morata, right, scores his side's seventh goal during the World Cup group E soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

Spain's Alvaro Morata, right, scores a goal from a penalty spot against Costa Rica's goalkeeper Keylor Navas during the World Cup group E soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

Spain's Carlos Soler, third right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's sixth goal during the World Cup group E soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

Spain's Gavi, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's fifth goal during the World Cup group E soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

Spain's head coach Luis Enrique, left, talks with Alejandro Balde before being walking to the field during the World Cup group E soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

FIFA World Cup 2022, group E: Spain vs Costa Rica | Photo: AP/Francisco Seco

Spain's Ferran Torres celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the World Cup group E soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

Spain's Marco Asensio, left, celebrates with Dani Olmo after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup group E soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

Spain's Dani Olmo, right, scores the opening goal of his team during the World Cup group E soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

Spain's Dani Olmo celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's first goal during the World Cup group E soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar.