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.