Brazil vs. Costa Rica final score: Copa America 2024 updates, result as Vinicius Jr. and Co. off to nightmare start Copa campaign

Brazil have begun their 2024 Copa America with a stalemate as they were held to a 0-0 draw against Costa Rica in Group D.

Selecao were utterly dominant throughout the match and they can feel a slight sense of injustice as the first half could have shaped the game completely differently, had they not had a goal chalked off by VAR for offside.

There was also a huge penalty shout waved away by the referee for a handball in the box which saw Vinicius Jr and Marquinhos approach the referee at the break in protest. Dorival Junior's men had 75% possession and nine shots, while Costa Rica failed to record an attempt. 

In the second half, it was more of the same as Brazil continued to play the ball around in the final third but with little reward. They came closest through West Ham's Lucas Paqueta who hit a rocket from distance but was denied by the post. 

Costa Rica's game plan was brilliantly executed as they showed resilience in defence and had nearly all 11 players camped in their own half for the majority of the match.

They came into the game as huge underdogs and stole a point from one of the tournament's favorites. 

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Brazil vs. Costa Rica final score

Venue: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, Calif.

Referee: Cesar Ramos (Mexico)

Starting lineups:

Brazil starting lineup (4-3-3): Alisson (GK) — Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Arana — Guimaraes, Gomes, Paqueta — Raphinha, Rodrygo, Vinicius.

Costa Rica starting lineup (4-3-2-1): Sequeira (GK) — Mitchell, Vargas, Calvo, Quiros — Brenes, Galo — Lassister Aguilera, Ugalde — Zamora.

MORE: Who are the top scorers at 2024 Copa America? 

Brazil vs. Costa Rica final updates, highlights from Euro 2024

FT: Wow, what an upset! Yes, you're reading that right. Costa Rica taking a point off Brazil is an absolutely huge upset in their opening 2024 Copa America game. Dorival Junior's first major international tournament as head coach is off to a rough start. 

90+3 mins: Yet another chance goes begging as Rodrygo fails to connect in the box from a deep ball. 

90+1 mins: Savio splits the defence with a deep run into the box before laying the ball off to Bruno Guimaraes but he bends it wide of the goal.

90 mins: There will be five minutes of added time. Can Selecao find a winner?

89 mins: Brazil must have been in Costa Rica's final third for the last half an hour or so now.

87 mins: Dorival Junior's frustrations are fully on show on the sidelines and dare I say it but it's creeping into his players too.

86 mins: Rodrygo is brought down in the box and the Brazil players yet again protest but the referee was right there and waves play on.

80 mins: Militao receives a yellow card after bringing down Campbell with a tactical foul after being beaten by the Costa Rican's trickery.

73 mins: Neymar has been shown on the jumbotron at SoFi Stadium and the crowd goes wild.

71 mins: Endrick enters the field as the 17-year-old replaces Vini Jr. 

🚨 The 17-year-old Endrick is subbing on for Brazil! 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/tpoy5j6dEK

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 25, 2024

68 mins: Alisson makes a mess at the back and Costa Rica have their first real chance but Zamora's effort is well blocked.

63 mins: BRAZIL HIT THE POST! Paqueta hits a rocket but is denied by the post.

60 mins: Brazil are still dominant in possession and playing great football in the final third but Costa Rica's defence is holding up impressively. 

54 mins: Calvo is the first player to receive a yellow card after a late lunge on Rodrygo. 

46 mins: The second half is underway.  

HT: That's it for the first-half action, Brazil have absolutely dominated and were unlucky to have a goal ruled out by the barest of margins after a VAR check.

Passes in the final third: 108-11.
Touches in opposition box: 21-1.
Shots: 9-0.
Score Brazil 0-0 Costa Rica.#BRACRC #CopaAmérica

— Opta Analyst US (@OptaAnalystUS) June 25, 2024

45+2 mins: Rodrygo lets rip from way out but it was always rising. 

45 mins: There have been four minutes added to the first half. 

40 mins: Brazil are surrounding the referee as they think they deserve a penalty but the referee fails to bow down to their demands and the corner is wasted. 

33 mins: GOAL RULED OUT! After a lengthy check, VAR deemed an offside was in the build-up.

30 mins: GOALLLL! Marquinhos taps home at the far post and Brazil's tournament is off to the perfect start. He looked slightly offside but VAR will check it.

26 mins: It's the West Ham man again who has a strike from distance but Paqueta can't hit the target. 

24 mins: Huge chance for Brazil as Raphinha is one on one with the goalkeeper but again the Costa Rica man denies him.

22 mins: Paqueta attempts a strike first time but scuffs the effort and it goes wide. 

15 mins: Danilo's cross is deflected and almost loops over the goalkeeper but it's gone out for a corner. Raphinha takes but Costa Rica clear the danger. 

13 mins: In the opening stages Brazil have had 80% of the possession.

10 mins: Vini is has space and attempts to pick out Rodrygo in the box but it's swept away. Brazil are using these flanks well so far.

6 min: First chance for Brazil comes as Raphinha finds space down the right and dribbles into the box but Sequeira blocks the cross-cum-shot. 

1 min: We're underway in Los Angeles!

5 mins before kickoff: The players are making their way out onto the field and kickoff is next...

15 mins before kickoff: A show of support from Ronaldinho via his X account: Today begins our journey for another title!!! I remember very well the emotion of debuting for our national team… It was at the Copa América that I scored my first goal, and first professional title for Brazil!!! All the luck to our kids.

30 mins before kickoff: Neymar visited Brazil's camp in Los Angeles ahead of the game tonight. If you need a reminder, he's not in the squad due to an injury he sustained to his ACL last September.

1 hour before kickoff: In other news from Group D, Colombia beat Paraguay 2-1 thanks to James Rodriguez rolling back the years with two assists. 

1 hour 15 mins before kickoff: We have the team news! 

Brazil starting lineup (4-3-3): Alisson (GK) — Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Arana — Guimaraes, Gomes, Paqueta — Raphinha, Rodrygo, Vinicius.

Costa Rica starting lineup (4-3-2-1): Sequeira (GK) — Mitchell, Vargas, Calvo, Quiros — Brenes, Galo — Lassister Aguilera, Ugalde — Zamora.

1 hour 30 mins before kickoff: No matter the concerns about Brazil, they're the heavy favorites this evening and have good reason for it. Costa Rica struggle defensively and in the past year they've conceded three against Panama in each game they've played each other, four to the UAE and another four against Martinique.

2 hours before kickoff: Welcome to the Sporting News' coverage of Brazil and Costa Rica's Copa America 2024 opener! This one promises to be entertaining, with Brazil always a big draw at any competition they play. Coach Dorival Junior is leading a transitionary phase for the Selecao, and they are also without talisman Neymar, who misses the tournament through injury. How will they cope? Stay with us to find out.

What time is Brazil vs. Costa Rica kickoff?

This Copa America match kicks off from SoFi Stadium on Monday, June 24 at 6:00 p.m. PT in Los Angeles, Calif. 

Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:

Copa America 2024 Group D standings

Brazil vs. Costa Rica lineups, team news, starting 11

The big absentee for Brazil at this tournament is Neymar, who has not recovered sufficiently from a serious ankle injury. However, they will also be missing experienced midfielder Casemiro, who was overlooked for the squad, and goalkeeper Ederson, who sustained a fractured eye socket in Manchester City's win over Tottenham last month.

Dorival Junior continues with his favored 4-3-3 formation but teen sensation Endrick on the bench, with Barcelona winger Raphinha completing the front three alongside Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr. 

Brazil starting lineup (4-3-3): Alisson (GK) — Danilo, Militao, Marquinhos, Arana — Guimaraes, Gomes, Paqueta — Raphinha, Rodrygo, Vinicius.

Gustavo Alfaro, on the other hand, has set up his team in a conservative 4-3-2-1 formation.

Costa Rica starting lineup (4-3-2-1): Sequeira (GK) — Mitchell, Vargas, Calvo, Quiros — Brenes, Galo — Lassister Aguilera, Ugalde — Zamora.

Brazil vs. Costa Rica live stream, TV channel

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USA: Brazil vs. Costa Rica from SoFi Stadium will be televised in the United States on FS1, with a Spanish-language broadcast via UniMas and TUDN. All three channels are available to stream on Fubo, with the latter offering a FREE seven-day trial.

UK: This match will be shown in the UK on Premier Sport Player's platforms.

Canada: All Copa America matches can be seen in Canada on TSN's respective TV channel and live streaming services.

Australia: Australia's sole broadcaster for the Copa America is Optus Sport. 

India: The Copa America 2024 is not currently available to watch in India.

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