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Brazil vs. Costa Rica 2018 World Cup

Brazil (0-1-0, 1 point) vs. Costa Rica (0-0-1, 0 points)

Group E, St. Petersburg Stadium, St. Petersburg

Both teams carry an air of unease into their second group-stage match. Brazil has had to spend the days since its opening draw with Switzerland answering questions about its subpar performance and injury concerns about Neymar. Costa Rica, meanwhile, has been roiled by alleged intrasquad tiffs: According to the Tico Times, an apparent practice argument between players Johan Venegas and Giancarlo González was broadcast on a live feed before it was taken down. Meanwhile, the players perhaps are unhappy with Coach Oscar Ramírez and allegedly feel like star goalkeeper Keylor Navas isn’t being the best teammate.