Costa Rica Faces Haiti in Nations League Clash Following Mixed Run of Form

Costa Rica takes on Haiti in the Nations League with kickoff set for October 5, 2026, at 01:00. In Group 1 of League A, Haiti currently sits in second place while Costa Rica holds the fourth position.

Recent Form

Costa Rica enters the fixture with a record of one win and four defeats from their last five matches. Their most recent result was a 3-0 win over Nicaragua in the Nations League, which followed a 2-0 loss to Haiti and a 4-3 defeat to Curacao. Before the Nations League window, Los Ticos suffered a 3-0 friendly defeat to England and a 3-1 loss to Colombia, scoring seven goals and conceding 13 across those five games. Meanwhile, Haiti's last five matches show three wins and two defeats. Les Grenadiers' latest outing ended in a 4-1 victory over the Dominican Republic, extending a run that also included a 2-0 win over Costa Rica and a 3-2 victory against Trinidad and Tobago. Their only defeats in that stretch came at the FIFA World Cup against Brazil and Morocco, with the team scoring 12 goals and conceding 11.

Head-to-Head

The most recent meeting between these sides took place in the Nations League on September 27, 2026, when Haiti won 2-0. Across five recorded fixtures, Haiti holds three wins compared to Costa Rica's one victory, alongside one draw. The teams also met twice during World Cup qualifying, with Haiti winning 1-0 at home in November 2025 after a 3-3 draw in Costa Rica in September 2025.

Context

International football tournaments like the Nations League regularly bring regional rivals together outside of major World Cup cycles. Teams often adjust their strategies based on recent defensive challenges and attacking momentum. Matches between group opponents carry direct implications for tournament standings.