FIFA World Cup 2018: Costa Rica vs Serbia Preview

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The first match of Group E sees Costa Rica take on Serbia. This will be the first time ever that the two teams meet each other.

Costa Rica have won each of their opening matches in world cup competition with the only exception coming in 2006 while Serbia have lost their previous 2 opening encounters.

Leaving out the penalties Costa Rica were the only unbeaten side 2014 apart from Germany. With Costa Rica being tipped to make it to the knockouts they will look to get past this Serbian side.

Here are the teams for the following match.

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