FIFA World Cup 2022 Spain vs Costa Rica Highlights

For the majority of the first half, Spain had more than 85% of the ball possession.

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In the first half, they jumped out to a 3-0 lead over the rather hapless Costa Rican thanks to goals from Dani Olmo

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Spain will be looking to maintain their current level of dominance and avoid an unexpected outcome like the ones experienced by Argentina and Germany.

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Starting their campaign with a win would be a statement for the defending champions from 2010.

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They finished the game with a ridiculous 72 percent of possession.

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As a result of giving up that third goal, Costa Rica looked spent, and Spain's next match against a wounded and desperate Germany could prove to be the true test.

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