MIAMI--League A Group Stage action of the 2026/2027 Concacaf Nations League continued on Sun-day with key wins of Costa Rica and Dominican Republic in Group A. Haiti and Curaçao advanced to the quarter-finals.
Trinidad & Tobago 1, Curaçao 1
Trinidad & Tobago held a 1-1 draw against Curaçao in Group A at Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago.
The Soca Warriors were the first ones to put their name in the score, with Luke Phillip sending a right foot shot to the back of the net in the 39’.
The ‘Blue Wave’ managed to pull one back in the 61’, thanks to Jordi Paulina’s efforts in the box to put the ball past the Trinidad & Tobago defensive line.
With this result, Curaçao has qualified for the 2026/2027 Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinals.
Costa Rica 2, Haiti 0
Costa Rica secured their second win in Group A with a 2-nil final score against Haiti at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá in San Juan de Tíbás, Costa Rica.
The Central Americans started their goal count early in the match, Carlos Mora ready in the box to send the ball to the back of Haiti’s net in the 6’.
Los Ticos doubled their lead before half time, Andrey Soto sending a left foot shot in the box in the 21’ to score the second and last goal for Costa Rica.
Despite the loss, Haiti has qualified to the 2026/2027 Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinals.
Nicaragua 1, Dominican Republic 2
Dominican Republic closed Group A Sunday’s action with a 1-2 away win against Nicaragua at Estadio Nacional in Managua, Nicaragua.
After a goalless first half, the hosts were the ones that broke the deadlock in the 53’ after Jaime Moreno sent the ball past the Caribbean defensive line.
Heinz Mörschel didn’t miss to pull one back for Dominican Republic from the penalty spot in the 54’. The Dominican Republic completed the comeback in the 66’ after a left foot banger from outside the area by Lucas Bretón.
