Haiti Aims to End World Cup Drought Against Nicaragua

In the ongoing Concacaf qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Haiti aims to end its World Cup drought against Nicaragua on Tuesday. The match takes place at Ergilio Hato Stadium in Willemstad, Curacao.

Current Standings and Match Importance

Haiti currently holds a record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in Group C. The team remains in contention for direct qualification. To secure their spot, Haiti must either match or exceed Honduras in goal difference, assuming both teams win their respective matches. Alternatively, a victory for Haiti combined with a loss or draw by Honduras would also qualify them.

Momentum from Recent Victory

The Haitian national team is buoyed by a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica, which reignited their World Cup hopes. Frantzdy Pierrot scored the decisive goal, while goalkeeper Johny Placide made six crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet.

Nicaragua’s Campaign

Nicaragua, with a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses, secured a surprising 2-0 victory over Honduras in their last match. However, this result does not extend their chances for qualification. Players Bancy Hernández and Jaime Moreno are key figures as they seek to add to their goal tally in this concluding match.

Historical Context

The recent win against Costa Rica marked Haiti’s first victory over the Costa Rican team in World Cup qualifying history, breaking a five-match winless streak (4 losses and 1 draw). This victory also ended Costa Rica’s impressive 15-match unbeaten run in qualifiers, consisting of 11 wins and 4 draws.

Coach Milestones

Mexican coach Miguel Herrera made history by becoming the first Mexican coach to lose to Haiti, breaking a previous unbeaten stretch of seven matches for Mexican managers against Haiti.

Nicaragua’s Historic Win Over Honduras

• Nicaragua’s victory over Honduras was its first in World Cup qualifying, ending an 18-match winless streak against them.
• The last time Nicaragua defeated Honduras was on March 12, 1965, in the Concacaf Nations Championship.

Honduras’ Struggles

The loss to Nicaragua ended Honduras’ impressive 8-match unbeaten run in qualifiers, which included 6 wins and 2 draws. It also marked their 51st qualifying defeat overall, with 33 losses occurring away from home.

As the teams prepare for this crucial match, Haiti is focused on seizing the opportunity to break its World Cup drought while Nicaragua aims to finish their campaign on a high note.