Nicaragua vs Honduras on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Nicaragua National Football Stadium in Managua seeking to secure their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a victory that would confirm their qualification with one final group match remaining. This is a crucial Group C fixture in CONCACAF third-round qualifying.
The Catrachos enter as overwhelming favorites, leading Group C with 8 points from 4 matches and a perfect +5 goal difference, while Nicaragua have already been mathematically eliminated from direct qualification after collecting just 1 point from 4 matches with an alarming -6 goal difference.
Honduras arrive in better form and with more defensive stability so far in this phase.
Nicaragua have struggled in this round, conceding several goals in recent matches but showing moments of fight at home (they rescued a 1–1 draw with Costa Rica earlier in the phase).
Coach Marco Antonio Figueroa has been rotating the side, bringing in new faces as he searches for a balanced lineup. Byron Bonilla is among the attacking players who can make the difference for the hosts.
Nicaragua vs Honduras Match Information, Prediction, H2H and Where to Watch
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- Match: FIFA World Cup 2026 CONCACAF third-round qualification
- Match & kick-off: Thursday, 13 November 2025 — 02:00 UTC (8:00 PM local time / 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST)
- Venue: Estadio Nacional de Fútbol, Managua, Nicaragua.
Nicaragua Last 5 Matches
| Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica (A) | 1-4 | L | WC Qualifier | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Haiti (H) | 0-3 | L | WC Qualifier | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Costa Rica (H) | 1-1 | D | WC Qualifier | Sep 6, 2025 |
| Honduras (A) | 0-2 | L | WC Qualifier | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Guyana (H) | 1-0 | W | WC Qualifier | Jun 7, 2025 |
Honduras Last 5 Matches
| Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haiti (H) | 3-0 | W | WC Qualifier | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Costa Rica (H) | 0-0 | D | WC Qualifier | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Nicaragua (H) | 2-0 | W | WC Qualifier | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Haiti (A) | 0-0 | D | WC Qualifier | Sep 6, 2025 |
| Antigua and Barbuda (H) | 2-0 | W | WC Qualifier | Jun 11, 2025 |
Head to Head History
Honduras overwhelmingly dominates the head-to-head record against Nicaragua across 22 international meetings, winning 19 with just 1 Nicaraguan victory dating back to 1965 and 2 draws.
In their most recent encounter during this qualifying campaign on September 10, Honduras defeated Nicaragua 2-0 at home, with goals from Romell Quioto and Alexy Vega.
Honduras have not lost to Nicaragua in their past 8 meetings, emphasizing complete superiority in this fixture.
| Info | Played | Nicaragua Wins | Draws | Honduras Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 22 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| Goals For | 3 | 56 | ||
| Goals Against | 56 | 3 |
Nicaragua vs Honduras Possible starting XIs
- Nicaragua (possible 4-4-2): Rodriguez; Nino, Reyes, Cano; Quijano, Arteaga, Coronel, Barrera; Moreno; Bonilla, Hernandez.
- Honduras (possible 4-3-3 / 4-2-3-1): Menjivar; Najar, Santos, Melendez, Rosales; Arriaga; Alvarez, D. Flores, Palma, Pinto; Quioto.
Key players to watch
- Nicaragua: Byron Bonilla — scored the late penalty to earn a draw vs Costa Rica and remains their chief attacking threat.
- Honduras: Romell Quioto, Anthony Lozano and Luis Palma (when involved) — proven finishers and match-winners at this level; midfield enforcer Kervin Arriaga helps shield the defence
Prediction – Nicaragua vs Honduras
This match represents a complete mismatch between a dominant Honduras side seeking World Cup qualification and an eliminated Nicaragua struggling to save face.
Honduras’ perfect defensive record, goal difference of +5, and unbeaten run make them prohibitive favorites to secure victory and automatic qualification.
Honduras are favourites. Expect a tight, low-scoring match with Honduras likely to edge it — Nicaragua 0–2 Honduras (predicted).
- Predicted Score: Honduras 2-0 Nicaragua (Honduras qualify for 2026 World Cup)
Where to Watch Nicaragua vs Honduras in in USA, Canada, Australia, Europe and More
- United States:
- Streaming: Paramount+, Peacock (NBC Sports)
- Time: 1:00 AM ET / 10:00 PM PT (November 14, 2025)
- Canada:
- Streaming: OneSoccer
- Time: 1:00 AM ET / 10:00 PM PT
- United Kingdom and Europe:
- Streaming: Official CONCACAF broadcasters
- Time: 7:00 AM GMT (November 14, 2025)
- Australia: Local broadcaster coverage
- Time: November 14, 2025 (evening)
- Latin America:
- TV/Streaming: ESPN Latinoamérica, CONCACAF official channels
- Time: Check local listings
