Nicaragua and Haiti Clash in Crucial World Cup Qualifier

On Thursday, October 10, 2025, Nicaragua and Haiti will face off in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match at the Nicaragua National Football Stadium. The two teams have been preparing for this showdown after their recent September matches.

In early September, Nicaragua played twice, first drawing 1-1 with Costa Rica. Alexis Gamboa put Costa Rica ahead in the 60th minute, but Byron Bonilla equalized for Nicaragua from the penalty spot. However, Nicaragua's hopes were dealt a blow when midfielder Jason Coronel received a red card in the 54th minute, leaving him unavailable for their next match against Honduras. This proved costly as Nicaragua suffered a 2-0 defeat to Honduras at the Nacional Chelato Uclés Stadium.

Meanwhile, Haiti also had a mixed bag of results in September. They played to a scoreless draw against Honduras on September 5th, before drawing 3-3 with Costa Rica on September 9th in San Jose.

The upcoming match between Nicaragua and Haiti promises to be an intense affair as both teams look to boost their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With the home crowd behind them, Nicaragua will be eager to bounce back from their recent setback, while Haiti will be aiming to build on their solid September performances.