Tiny Costa Rica Is A World Cup Surprise — Even To Its Own Fans

Published July 3, 2014 at 4:42 PM EDT

Costa Rica entered into the World Cup an underdog, but the team has emerged from group play having beaten three former World Cup winners. Costa Rican fan Ericka Mora speaks with Melissa Block from San Jose about the excitement in the country's capital.

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