Match Report
Costa Rica defeated Nicaragua 4-1 in the WC Qualification Concacaf, Final round. The two sides have met 5 times (2015–2025). Costa Rica lead the head-to-head with 3 wins. Costa Rica's goals came from Manfred Ugalde (49'), Francisco Calvo (90'), Alonso Martínez (28'), Alonso Martínez (12'); Nicaragua scored through Junior Arteaga (26'). Match stats: possession 35%-65%, shots 21-7, on target 10-2, corners 7-3. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
Goal scorers
Costa Rica: Manfred Ugalde (49'), Francisco Calvo (90'), Alonso Martínez (28'), Alonso Martínez (12') · Nicaragua: Junior Arteaga (26')
Key stats
Possession: Costa Rica 35% · Nicaragua 65% · Total shots: 21-7 · On target: 10-2 · Corners: 7-3