Costa Rica and Honduras Clash in Crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifier
San Josรฉ, Costa Rica – Costa Rica will host Honduras tonight in a pivotal Concacaf qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup, with both nations battling for a coveted spot in the tournament. The match, scheduled for 7 p.m. at the INS Stadium, carries significant weight as Honduras currently leads Group C with eight points, closely followed by Costa Rica with six.
Honduras holds a slight edge due to a superior goal difference (+3 compared to Haiti‘s +1), but their qualification isn’t guaranteed. A win for honduras would almost secure their first-ever World Cup berth through Concacaf qualifying.However,a draw for Costa Rica coupled with a Haiti victory over Nicaragua would send the Caribbean nation to the World Cup. The second-place team in Group C could still qualify through an intercontinental playoff, but their chances depend on results in other qualifying groups. Both teams are seeking to rebound from recent losses – Costa Rica fell to Haiti, while Honduras was defeated by Nicaragua – adding further intensity to this crucial encounter.
Match Details:
* Teams: Costa Rica vs. honduras
* Competition: concacaf qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, final round, Group C
* Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
* Time: 7 p.m.
* Location: INS Stadium,San Josรฉ,Costa Rica
