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Ten-man Canada fail to clinch World Cup spot with loss to Costa Rica

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March 24, 2022 Costa Rica players celebrate after the match REUTERS

Battling Costa Rica edged 10-man Canada 1-0 on Thursday to deny the North Americans their first chance to clinch a spot in the 2022 World Cup finals.

Canada arrived in San Jose unbeaten in the final round of CONCACAF qualifying and looking to secure a berth in their first World Cup finals since 1986.

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