Fernando “Bocha” Batista has been relieved of his duties as head coach of Costa Rica’s national football team after just six months. The decision, announced Monday by the country’s football federation, comes after a disappointing beginning to their campaign in the CONCACAF Nations League. Details of the team’s poor performance were not immediately released, but the federation cited the disastrous start as the primary reason for the dismissal. This marks a swift end to Batista’s tenure with the national squad, leaving Costa Rica seeking a new leader. The federation did not immediately announce plans for an interim coach or the start of a search for a permanent replacement. This change aims to revitalize the team’s performance in future CONCACAF competitions and improve their overall standing in international football. San Jose is where the announcement was made.