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Costa Rica and Haiti Clash in Crucial World Cup Qualifier
9 Sep
Summary
- Costa Rica and Haiti battle for 3 points in 2026 World Cup qualifier
- Both teams drew their opening matches in the CONCACAF qualifiers
- Costa Rica aiming to secure 4th straight World Cup appearance
On Wednesday, September 9th, 2025, Costa Rica and Haiti will go head-to-head in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The match will take place at the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.
Costa Rica, the favorites to win Group C, kicked off the third round of the CONCACAF qualifiers with a 1-1 draw away to Nicaragua last month. The home side were reduced to 10 men in the second half, and Alexis Gamboa gave Costa Rica the lead, but Byron Bonilla equalized from the penalty spot late in the game.
Meanwhile, Haiti also shared the spoils in a goalless draw at home against Honduras. The respective stalemates left all four teams in Group C on one point each.
Costa Rica have qualified for the last three World Cups and will be aiming to secure their fourth consecutive appearance on the global stage. Haiti, on the other hand, have only made one World Cup appearance, which came way back in 1974.
The upcoming match is expected to be a closely contested affair, with both teams desperate to claim all three points and boost their chances of advancing to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
