The Brazilian team will have the opportunity to win their first victory in the 2018 World Cup in Russia when they face Costa Rica, one of the surprises of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, at the St. Petersburg Stadium. Brazil was expected to be one of the most exciting teams in Russia 2018 after scoring 41 goals in the CONMEBOL qualifiers, but comes into this game after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Switzerland despite Philippe's spectacular goal Coutinho. A triumph is crucial so that Brazil does not reach its final game, against Serbia, under pressure. On the other hand, the Costa Rican team finished second in the CONCACAF Hexagonal Final after a season in which they recorded four victories, four draws and two defeats. He lost in the World Cup debut against Serbia thanks to a sublime free kick by Aleksandar Kolarov. A new defeat in this match would end the possibilities of Óscar Ramírez's team to qualify for the knockout stages. Brazil and Costa Rica have met 10 times in all competitions and the record indicates nine victories for Brazil and one for Costa Rica. In addition, Brazil has a positive goal difference of +23 (32 goals, 9 against).