Haiti and Costa Rica clash at Estadio Ergilio Hato in Curaçao on Thursday, November 13, 2025, in a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in CONCACAF, where both nations need maximum points to maintain their 2026 tournament qualification hopes.
Costa Rica hold a one-point advantage over Haiti while trailing Honduras by just one point in Group C, while Haiti’s slim playoff chances depend entirely on victories against Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Their thrilling September 3-3 draw set the stage for this rematch with unpredictable attacking football likely.
Haiti vs Costa Rica Match Information, Prediction, H2H and Where to Watch
Haiti takes on Costa Rica at Estadio Ergilio Hato in Willemstad, Curaçao, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 02:00 UTC (9:00 PM EST Wednesday / 10:00 PM CST Wednesday).
- Tournament: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (CONCACAF)
- Match Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Time: 6:00 pm (local)
- Stadium: Ergilio Hato Stadium SDK
- Recent Form:
- Haiti: D L D D W (having lost 3-0 to Honduras)
- Costa Rica: D D D W (first win in this round vs Nicaragua)
Haiti’s Hopes:
Sébastien Migné’s squad sit third with 5 points from 4 matches and desperately needs two wins against Costa Rica and Nicaragua to keep their historic first World Cup qualification bid alive.
Haiti’s campaign has been defined by resilience and dramatic comebacks—most notably their stunning 3-3 home draw with Costa Rica, where Duckens Nazon scored a hat-trick to salvage the match.
However, their recent 3-0 hammering away at Honduras exposed defensive vulnerabilities and relegated them to third place behind Costa Rica and Honduras.
Haiti remain unbeaten at home in this round with a 0-0 draw against Honduras and the historic 3-3 with Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s Campaign:
Miguel Herrera’s Ticos occupy second place with 6 points and a 4-1 victory over Nicaragua in their last match, demonstrating renewed attacking intent.
Costa Rica’s strength lies in elite World Cup qualifying experience—they have qualified for the 2014, 2018, and 2022 tournaments and know what’s required.
Their weakness has been slow starts and defensive fragility; they blew a 2-0 lead at home against Haiti before a late Manfred Ugalde header saved the September draw.
However, Costa Rica has not lost in 12 consecutive competitive matches in normal time and remains undefeated in their last four World Cup qualifying fixtures.
Haiti Last 5 Matches
| Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honduras (A) | 0-3 | L | WCQ CONCACAF | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Nicaragua (H) | 3-0 | W | WCQ CONCACAF | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Costa Rica (H) | 3-3 | D | WCQ CONCACAF | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Honduras (H) | 0-0 | D | WCQ CONCACAF | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Jamaica (A) | 1-0 | W | Friendly | Aug 30, 2025 |
Costa Rica Last 5 Matches
| Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua (H) | 4-1 | W | WCQ CONCACAF | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Honduras (H) | 0-0 | D | WCQ CONCACAF | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Haiti (A) | 3-3 | D | WCQ CONCACAF | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Nicaragua (A) | 1-1 | D | WCQ CONCACAF | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Curaçao (H) | 0-1 | L | WCQ CONCACAF | Jun 6, 2025 |
Haiti vs Costa Rica Head to Head History
Costa Rica holds a commanding 8-0 record in all-time meetings against Haiti before Thursday, having won all four World Cup qualifying encounters, including a 2018 qualifier.
However, Haiti’s dramatic September 3-3 draw marked a psychological breakthrough—Duckens Nazon’s hat-trick showcased their attacking capability and exposed Costa Rica’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Haiti’s only competitive win over Costa Rica came at the 2019 Gold Cup (2-1).
| Info | Played | Haiti Wins | Draws | Costa Rica Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 15 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Goals For | 5 | 18 | ||
| Goals Against | 18 | 5 |
Current Team News of Haiti vs Costa Rica
Haiti Team News:
Coach Sébastien Migné has set up training camp in Curaçao ahead of Thursday’s match. Captain Duckens Nazon (all-time leading scorer with 3 goals in qualifying) remains the key attacking threat and demonstrated his clinical finishing with a hat-trick against Costa Rica.
Forward Carlens Arcus provides additional attacking support, while defensive midfielder Jean Jacques (scored in 3-0 win over Nicaragua) has proven crucial defensively.
Defender Jérôme Kévin Paul anchors the backline despite recent defensive fragility.
Costa Rica Team News:
Miguel Herrera’s squad has gained momentum with their 4-1 victory over Nicaragua. Forward Manfred Ugalde scored twice in that match, including the dramatic 90’+1′ equalizer against Haiti in September, showcasing his clutch gene.
Goalkeeper Keylor Navas (legendary PSG goalkeeper) provides elite shot-stopping. Midfielder Joel Campbell scored early against Haiti in September and provides creative support from midfield. Defender Juan Pablo Vargas scored the late equalizer against Haiti.
Haiti vs Costa Rica – Current Possible Starting Lineups
Haiti Predicted XI (4-3-3):
Marceus; Léon, Paul, Désir, Fourage; Jean Jacques, Areus, Lacroix; Klas, Nazon, Lundy
Costa Rica Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):
Navas; Oviedo, Vargas, Gómez, Duarte; González, Ugarte; Campbell, Ugalde, Lassiter; Gil
Key Players
Haiti Key Players:
- Duckens Nazon: All-time leading scorer with 3 goals in qualifying, including a September hat-trick.
- Jean Jacques: Scored in 3-0 victory over Nicaragua and provided midfield energy.
- Duke Lacroix: Creative midfielder orchestrates Haiti’s attacking transitions.
Costa Rica Key Players:
- Manfred Ugalde: Scored twice against Nicaragua and delivered crucial late goals, including the September equaliser.
- Keylor Navas: Legendary goalkeeper provides world-class shot-stopping
- Joel Campbell: Opened scoring against Haiti in September with clinical finishing.
Match Prediction – Haiti vs Costa Rica
This encounter promises another high-scoring thriller based on their dramatic September 3-3 encounter featuring 6 goals between the teams.
Costa Rica enters as the slight favourites with their league-leading experience, recent form (4-1 over Nicaragua), and unbeaten competitive run.
However, Haiti possess genuine threats through Duckens Nazon’s clinical finishing and will fight desperately to maintain playoff qualification hopes.
The September template suggests both teams will score, given Haiti’s attacking intensity and Costa Rica’s defensive vulnerabilities. Costa Rica’s primary concern is another slow start; Haiti will target early pressure.
- Predicted Score: Costa Rica 2-1 Haiti
Costa Rica should edge this thriller while Haiti’s desperation ensures a competitive encounter.
Group C Standings
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honduras | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
| Costa Rica | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 6 |
| Haiti | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Nicaragua | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 2 |
Where to Watch Haiti vs Costa Rica FIFA World Cup Qualifications 2026
- United States: Fubo, potentially ESPN+, FoxSports
- North America: CONCACAF official channels for regional broadcasts
- Global: Various regional broadcasters through official CONCACAF channels
- Time: 02:00 UTC / 21:00 EST (Wednesday) / 22:00 CST (Wednesday) / 20:00 CST (Wednesday evening)
