A public letter addressed to Costa Rican football federation president Josimar Alcócer has sparked controversy and reopened national debate surrounding the country’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. The author’s motivations for publishing the open letter are currently unclear, but it has been met with criticism for its timing, given the ongoing national disappointment. Costa Rica is still recovering from the emotional impact of not participating in the World Cup. The letter’s content has not been widely reported, but its existence and the questions it raises are fueling public discussion. The move is seen by some as unnecessarily provocative and insensitive to the national mood. It remains to be seen what impact the letter will have on Alcócer’s position or the future of Costa Rican football.