Nicaragua vs Costa Rica Highlights - October 01, 2026

Costa Rica beat Nicaragua 3-0 in Concacaf Nations League on October 01, 2026. The match was played at Estadio Nacional de Fútbol.

Orlando Sinclair (57'), Carlos Mora (60'), Kenyel Michel (90'+7') scored for Costa Rica.

Nicaragua went into the game in position 6, on 0 points. They had won 0, drawn 1 and lost 4 in their previous five.

At kick-off Costa Rica stood in position 4 with 0 points. Their previous five had brought 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats.

Oscar Acevedo saw a shot blocked (2'). Soon after, Yerlan Sosa forced a save for Costa Rica on 4 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Widman Talavera’s effort (5'). Shortly afterwards, Jeyland Mitchell shot wide for Costa Rica on 10 minutes.

Orlando Sinclair could not find the target for Costa Rica (11'). Carlos Mora tested the goalkeeper for Costa Rica (29').

Moments later, Francisco Calvo forced a save for Costa Rica on 33 minutes. Substitutions: Nicaragua 0, Costa Rica 1.

After the break, Yerlan Sosa picked out Orlando Sinclair, who scored for Costa Rica (57').

Carlos Mora scored for Costa Rica on 60 minutes after a pass from Erson Méndez. Juan Rodriguez sent an effort off target for Nicaragua (69').

Soon after, Juan Rodriguez was booked for Nicaragua (70'). The referee cautioned Efraín Antonio Mejía Alfaro of Nicaragua on 73 minutes.

Kadeem Cole shot wide for Nicaragua on 79 minutes. Shortly afterwards, a block denied Erson Méndez on 84 minutes.

Yerlan Sosa picked out Kenyel Michel, who scored for Costa Rica (90'+7'). Substitutions: Nicaragua 3, Costa Rica 4.

Costa Rica controlled 64.1% of possession. Nicaragua had 4 shots with 1 on target, while Costa Rica had 13 and 6.

Goalkeeper saves: Nicaragua 3, Costa Rica 1. Corners: Nicaragua 4, Costa Rica 6.

Costa Rica completed the most passes, 426 in total at 83.8% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.