Brazil are expected to progress from Group D. Costa Rica aren’t but can call that into question by getting something out of their Copa America opener against the South American power. Check out the best facts, stats and live Opta data with our Brazil vs Costa Rica stats page.
Our Opta match centre delivers you all the Brazil vs Costa Rica stats from their Copa America 2024 Group D clash at SoFi Stadium.
The match centre below includes team and player stats, expected goals data, passing networks, an Opta chalkboard and more. It gives you everything you need to do your own post-match analysis.
Underneath the match centre you can find the official Opta stats on the game as well.Â
Brazil vs Costa Rica: Pre-Match Facts
- Brazil and Costa Rica have faced each other twice in the CONMEBOL Copa America. Both were victories for the Brazilian team in 1997 (5-0) and in 2004 (4-1).
- Marquinhos could play his 16th match in the CONMEBOL Copa America, which would be the third-most appearances by a Brazilian player in the tournament in the 21st century, only behind Thiago Silva (18) and Dani Alves (19).
- Brazil has a record of eight wins and three losses against CONCACAF teams in the CONMEBOL Copa America. They have not lost to a team from this confederation since the 2007 edition (0-2 vs. Mexico).
- Costa Rica has lost one of its last four matches against CONMEBOL teams in the CONMEBOL Copa America (W2 D1) and will seek to string together victories for the first time against CONMEBOL opponents in the competition after having defeated Colombia 3-2 in the 2016 edition.
- Marquinhos is the player with the highest passing accuracy (96%) in the current South American Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup among players with at least 200 attempted passes.
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