Iran Vs Costa Rica Live Score, FIFA International Friendly 2026: Los Ticos Aim To Build Momentum After Recent Draw

Iran Vs Costa Rica Live Score, FIFA International Friendly 2026: Follow Team Melli vs Los Ticos for live updates, lineups, match stats, and key moments from Antalya clash

Updated on: 31 March 2026 5:53 pm

Published at: 31 March 2026 4:40 pm

Iran Vs Costa Rica Live Score, FIFA International Friendly 2026: Los Ticos Aim To Build Momentum After Recent Draw X/teammellifootball

Iran face Costa Rica in an international friendly on March 31 at the Mardan Stadyumu in Antalya, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 PM IST. Both sides enter the contest looking to fine-tune combinations during the FIFA window, with Iran focusing on World Cup preparations after already securing qualification, while Costa Rica continue their rebuilding phase. Iran’s attacking strength, led by experienced forwards, contrasts with Costa Rica’s compact and defensive approach, setting up a tactical battle. With limited recent meetings between the two sides and both teams experimenting with line-ups, this fixture is expected to be closely contested, with emphasis on structure and rhythm rather than outright results.

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31 Mar 2026, 05:51:43 pm IST

Iran Vs Costa Rica Live Score, International Friendly: What's Happening In Iran?

Iran are going through one of the worst periods in recent memory ever since the start of the missile conflict with the United States and Iran. A horrible attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls elementary school in Minab resulted in the murder of 165 children and staff.

The Iran women's football team paid tribute to the lost souls by holding school backpacks during their match against Nigeria.

This has added fuel to the fire that has left Iran at the verge of pulling out of the FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

31 Mar 2026, 05:41:54 pm IST

Iran Vs Costa Rica Live Score, International Friendly: Costa Rica Playing XI

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31 Mar 2026, 05:35:38 pm IST

Iran Vs Costa Rica Live Score, International Friendly: Iran Playing XI

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31 Mar 2026, 05:24:23 pm IST

Iran Vs Costa Rica Live Score, International Friendly: H2H Record

Total matches: 2
Costa Rica won: 0
Iran won: 1
Draws: 1

31 Mar 2026, 04:55:23 pm IST

Iran Vs Costa Rica Live Score, International Friendly: Match Details

Location: Antalya, Turkey
Stadium: Mardan Stadyumu
Date & Kickoff time: Tuesday, Mar 31 – 06:30 pm IST

31 Mar 2026, 04:40:11 pm IST

Iran Vs Costa Rica Live Score, International Friendly: Welcome

Welcome to live coverage of Iran vs Costa Rica in this FIFA International Friendly 2026 clash from Antalya. Stay tuned for team news, kickoff updates, and all the key moments as they unfold.

Published At: 31 March 2026 4:40 pm