US EditionCosta Rica Loses 1-0 to Haiti in 2026 World Cup Qualifier : The Tico Times | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica faces elimination risk after a 1-0 loss to Haiti, with goalkeeper Johny Placide making six saves and only one qualifier remaining, officials said.
- On Thursday, Costa Rica national team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Haiti national team at Stadion Ergilio Hato, leaving La Sele's path in Group C in serious doubt with one match left.
- Costa Rica controlled much of the match but La Sele's attacks lacked precision and missed opportunities after entering needing a win.
- Frantzdy Pierrot's 44th-minute finish came after Ruben Providence's left-side build-up, while Johny Placide made six saves to maintain the shutout.
- Haiti's victory lifts them to second in the group, while Costa Rica national team could face the repechaje after their second loss, with their final qualifier against Honduras next week.
- The Costa Rica Football Federation backed Coach Miguel Herrera for his experience, but veterans like Keylor Navas and younger players must regroup quickly as the road to 2026 grows steeper.
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