On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Matchday 2 of 6 in Group C of the Confederation of North, Central American, and Caribbean Associations (CONCACAF) Final Round of Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, our Grenadiers faced the Costa Rican "Ticos" at the Estadio Nacional in Costa Rica, ending the match in a 3-3 draw.

Starting Lineup :

French coach Sébastien Migné has unveiled his starting lineup against the Costa Rican "Ticos" and made four changes : Josué Duverger replaces Alexandre Pierre; Garven Metusala replaces Jean-Kévin Duverne; Yassine Fortuné replaces the injured Fafà Picault; and Ruben Providence replaces Deedson Louicius.

12 Josué Duverger : Uniao Desportiva De Santarem (Portugal)

2 Carlens Arcus : Angers SCO (France)

4 Ricardo Adé (Captain) : Ldu Quito (Ecuador)

6 Garven Métusala : FC Forge (France)

8 Ruben Providence : Almere City (Netherlands)

10 Jean Ricer Bellegarde : Wolverhampton (England)

13 Markhus Lacroix : Colorado Springs FC (USA)

14 Leverton Pierre : Vizela (Portugal)

17 Danley Jean Jacques : Philadelphia Union (USA)

19 Yassine Fortuné : FC Vizela (France)

20 Frantzdy Pierrot : Aek Athens (Greece)

DT Sébastien Migné

Summary :

The match started badly for Haiti with a goal from Kenneth Vargas in the first minute after an error from Carl Fred Sainté [0-1]. In the 35th minute, Alonso Martinez doubled Costa Rica's lead [0-2], beating the Haitian goalkeeper. The "Ticos" dominated the first half.

In the second half, French coach Sébastien Migné brought on Duckens Nazon for Sainté. The Grenadiers turned the tables, earning a penalty in the 55th minute after a VAR review. Nazon, Haiti's all-time leading scorer, initially saw his penalty saved by Keylor Navas, but he capitalized on the rebound to score [1-2].

Three minutes later, Nazon equalized [2-2] with a fine volley after a header from Danley Jean-Jacques.

In the 86th minute, Nazon gave Haiti the lead with a backheel from Duke Lacroix [3-2]. However, the "Ticos" responded, equalizing in the 90th minute thanks to a long pass from Manfred Ugalde and a shot from Juan Pablo Vargas, concluding a spectacular six-goal match [3-3].

This was the 16th meeting between Costa Rica and Haiti, with Costa Rica leading the way with eight wins, six draws, and one loss. Haiti's only victory came at the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup, where the Grenadiers won [2-1]. Costa Rica has won their last four matches against Haiti in World Cup qualifying.

Grenadiers Substitutions :

45' Duckens Nazon replaces Carl Fred Sainté

69' Louicius Deedson replaces Yassin Fortuné.

89' Téo Michel replaces Ruben Providence.

89' Christopher Attys replaces Frantzdy Pierrot.

Goals :

Haiti :

Duckens Nazon : 55', 58', 86'

Costa Rica :

Kenneth Vargas : 1'

Alonso Martinez : 35'

Juan Pablo Vergas : 90'+1'

Group C Standings :

#1 Honduras : (2 matches played), 2 goals scored, 0 goals conceded, 1 win (1 draw), 4 points;

#2 Costa Rica : (2 matches played), 4 goals scored, 4 goals conceded, 0 wins (2 draws), 2 points;

#3 Haiti : (2 matches played), 3 goals scored, 3 goals conceded, 0 wins (2 draws), 2 points;

#4 Nicaragua : (2 matches played), 1 goal scored, 3 goals conceded, 0 wins 1 draw, 1 point;

Complete schedule of final phase matches :

First legs :

Nicaragua October 9

Haiti vs Nicaragua

"Estadio Nacional de Managua" (Nicaragua)

Return matches :

Honduras October 13

Honduras vs Haiti

Curaçao November 13

Costa Rica vs Haiti

Curaçao November 18

Nicaragua vs Haiti

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45714-haiti-2026-world-cup-qualifiers-haiti-and-honduras-draw-0-0-video.html

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