Costa Rica vs Honduras in a pivotal CONCACAF 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier, as both teams fight to secure their path toward the next round. The home side must win to keep their qualification hopes alive, while Honduras arrive under pressure to avoid slipping up.
Honduras’ tactical organization, perfect defensive record, and unbeaten status suggest they enter as slight favorites despite needing just a draw.
Costa Rica vs Honduras clash at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica on Thursday, November 19, 2025, is the final decision match of the Central America soccer match. Both nations need maximum points to maintain their 2026 tournament qualification hopes.
Costa Rica vs Honduras Match Information, Prediction, H2H and Where to Watch
- Tournament: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – CONCACAF Third Round
- Match Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2025 (Europe – 19 November)
- Time: ~01:00 UTC (local time to be confirmed)
- Stadium: Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, San José
- Past 5 Matches (All Competitions):
- Costa Rica Form: L W D D D D
- Honduras Form: L W D W D W
Team News
Costa Rica head coach Miguel Herrera is under pressure after a surprise defeat to Haiti and cannot afford another slip. Los Ticos boast a strong home record and recent dominance over Honduras; however, inconsistency and drawing too many games have put them behind in the group.
Honduras, for their part, have had moments of good form but poor away results and a tricky qualification scenario mean they cannot just settle for a draw. They have not won in Costa Rica for over a decade, adding to the difficulty.
Head to Head
Costa Rica and Honduras have met 14 times with relatively balanced results—Costa Rica holding a slight 6-4 advantage in victories with 4 draws.
Costa Rica’s head-to-head edge comes from their historical superiority in CONCACAF fixtures, though Honduras have proven increasingly competitive in recent years. Recent meetings have been closely contested, suggesting this World Cup qualifier will follow that pattern.
| Matches | Costa Rica Wins | Honduras Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 + | ~24 | ~26 | ~22 |
Costa Rica vs Honduras Starting XI Lineups
Costa Rica Predicted XI (4-3-3):
- Navas; Quiros, Waston, J. Vargas, Gamboa, Calvo; Borges, Murrillo, Martinez, Alcocer; K. Vargas
Honduras Predicted XI (4-3-3):
- Menjivar; Najar, Montes, Vega, Rosales; Arriaga; O. Vega, D. Flores, Palma, Quioto; Benguche
Prediction
This match is a must-win for Costa Rica and a must-not-lose for Honduras. Given their home advantage and recent dominance, Costa Rica look likely to edge it.
How to Watch Costa Rica vs Honduras Match Preview
United States:
- Streaming: Paramount+, Peacock (NBC Sports)
- Time: 7:00 AM EST / 4:00 AM PST (November 19, 2025)
Canada:
- Streaming: OneSoccer
- Time: 7:00 AM EST / 4:00 AM PST
United Kingdom and Europe:
- Streaming: Official CONCACAF broadcasters
- Time: 1:00 PM GMT (November 19, 2025)
Latin America:
- TV/Streaming: ESPN Latinoamérica, CONCACAF official channels
- Time: Check local listings
