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Costa Rica’s World Cup Hopes Fade After 1–0 Loss to Haiti

The defeat leaves Costa Rica requiring a win over Honduras with outside help from Nicaragua against Haiti to keep a direct berth alive.

Overview

  • Haiti beat Costa Rica 1-0 in Curaçao on Frantzdy Pierrot’s 44th-minute goal, with Johnny Placide starring in goal.
  • With one match left, Haiti and Honduras have 8 points and Costa Rica 6, so the Ticos no longer control their path.
  • Costa Rica must defeat Honduras while Haiti fails to beat Nicaragua to top Group C; a playoff berth remains possible only under specific results across groups.
  • Coach Miguel ‘Piojo’ Herrera said he takes responsibility and indicated any decision on his future rests with the federation president.
  • Keylor Navas drew criticism after leaving the field alone visibly upset following the final whistle.