Costa Rica Dominates Nicaragua with 4-1 Victory in World Cup Qualifiers

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Quinn Allen

October 14, 2025 1:16 PM

2 min read

Costa Rica claimed a decisive 4-1 victory over Nicaragua in the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers, held at the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica on October 14, 2025. This result strengthens Costa Rica’s position in Group C, moving them to six points and second place in the standings, while Nicaragua remains at the bottom of the group with one point. The match opened with Costa Rica’s A. Martínez scoring twice in the first half (12′, 28′), establishing an early lead. Nicaragua briefly responded with a goal from J. Arteaga in the 26th minute, assisted by B. Hernández, but Costa Rica maintained control. After halftime, M. Ugalde extended the lead in the 49th minute, and F. Calvo sealed the result with a goal deep into stoppage time (90’+4). Costa Rica’s performance was efficient and clinical, with assists from M. Ugalde and K. Waston contributing to the scoring. The win places Costa Rica in a favorable position to challenge for qualification in the final round of the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers, trailing only group leaders Honduras. Nicaragua, meanwhile, faces a difficult path forward, with their form reflecting three losses and a single draw in the group stage. For more details on match statistics and standings, visit the official Costa Rica vs Nicaragua BBC Sport Match Report and the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers page. Full match commentary and group tables are also available on ESPN: Costa Rica vs Nicaragua.