The Costa Rican national football team is preparing to face Haiti in a crucial Concacaf Nations League Group A fixture. Head coach Fernando Batista has indicated that he expects to make very few changes to his starting lineup as his squad looks to bounce back in the tournament.
The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, kicking off at 5:00 p.m. Costa Rica time at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. The Costa Rican squad enters this fixture eager to secure a victory and stabilize their position in the group standings following a disappointing 4-3 defeat against Curaçao, a game in which they surrendered a comfortable three-goal advantage.
Looking ahead to the challenge, Batista spoke respectfully about their opponents. He pointed out the noticeable development of Haitian football over recent years and highlighted the talent of players who compete in prominent international leagues, ultimately calling for maximum focus and concentration from his squad.
Team Lineups and Group Standing
Heading into the match, the group table positions show Haiti sitting in second place with 3 points, while Costa Rica occupies fourth place with 0 points. The top two positions in the group secure qualification for the quarter-finals, while the bottom two places risk relegation.
Haiti Predicted Formation (4-4-2):
Alexandre Pierre; Carlens Arcus, Carl Sainté, Garven Metusala, Martin Expérience; Don Deedson Louicius, Danley Jean Jacques, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Ruben Providence; Fabrice Picault, Wilson Isidor.
Costa Rica Predicted Formation (4-1-4-1):
Abraham Madriz; Carlos Barahona, Jeyland Mitchell, Francisco Calvo, Darril Araya; Sebastián Acuña; Carlos Mora, Josimar Méndez, Orlando Galo, Josimar Alcócer; Orlando Sinclair.
Both teams will be missing a few key players due to injuries and physical discomfort, but both managers are expected to field competitive sides to chase vital points in Group A.
