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Switzerland advances to the Round of 16 despite 2-2 draw with Costa Rica

Costa Rica exit the tournament without winning even a single match. Switzerland advance to the Round of 16 and will meet Sweden.

Costa Rica team, Fifa World Cup 2018
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Players of Costa Rica National team pose before CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage game against Honduras National team at Red Bulls Arena Costa Rica. Photo: Shutterstock.com

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Costa Rica are already out of the World Cup. But Switzerland have to better Serbia's result against Brazil in order to reach the knockout stages. Moreover, they even have a chance to top the group if Switzerland wins and Brazil lose against Serbia.

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 Switzerland drew 2-2 with Costa Rica in their final group E match at the Nizhny Novgorod stadium that seals their place in the Round of 16. Costa Rica are eliminated from the Fifa World Cup 2018 despite the draw but have been terrific in their performances throughout the tournament. They put a similar

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