Haiti Faces Costa Rica in Crucial World Cup Qualifier Match

MIAMI — Haiti will host Costa Rica in a pivotal Group C matchup of the Concacaf Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday at Stadion Ergilio Hato in Willemstad, Curaçao.

Haiti enters the match with a record of 1 win, 2 losses, and 1 draw, sitting third in Group C with five points. Their most recent game ended in a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Honduras. Duckens Nazon leads the team in scoring, having netted six goals in the qualifiers.

Costa Rica, currently in second place with six points from 1 win and 3 losses, aims to climb to the top of the group. They achieved a strong 4-1 victory against Nicaragua last time out, with Alonso Martínez scoring twice and additional goals from Manfred Ugalde and Francisco Calvo. Ugalde notably leads all players in assists during the qualifiers with six.

This match marks the second encounter between the two teams in this qualifier series. Their first match on September 9 resulted in a thrilling 3-3 draw, showcasing the competitive nature of both squads. Overall, it will be the 17th meeting between Haiti and Costa Rica, with the latter holding a historical advantage of eight wins compared to Haiti’s one victory, alongside seven draws.

As both teams gear up for this high-stakes match, they are determined to secure valuable points. Haiti seeks redemption while Costa Rica aims to build on their recent success to take the lead in the group.