Ronald Matarrita returns to the Costa Rican squad for the first time since World Cup preparations, where he picked up an injury and was unable to participate. Costa Rica will face Mexico and Colombia in October friendlies.
- Mexico vs. Costa Rica – 9.30 PM ET – Estadio Universitario de Nuevo Leon, Mexico (October 11, 2018)
- Costa Rica vs. Colombia – 8:00 PM ET – Red Bull Arena, New Jersey, USA (October 16, 2018)