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**Nicaragua Faces Costa Rica in Historic World Cup Qualifier**
**Managua, Nicaragua** – The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up as Nicaragua prepares to host Costa Rica in a crucial Group C match of the Concacaf Qualifiers at Estadio Nacional de Fútbol. The game marks a significant milestone for Nicaragua, as it’s their first-ever appearance in the Final Round of World Cup Qualifying, making them the fifth Central American nation to achieve this feat.
Nicaragua earned their spot in this round after finishing second in Group D of the Second Round, boasting a record of 3 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw. Meanwhile, Costa Rica advanced by dominating Group B with a perfect 4-0-0 record.
This match is historic as it’s the first time these two Central American rivals will clash in a World Cup Qualifier. While it’s their first World Cup qualifying match, Costa Rica has historically dominated the series across all competitions, with 17 wins and only 1 draw in 18 previous encounters.
Costa Rica enters the match on an impressive 11-match unbeaten streak in World Cup Qualifiers. On the other hand, Nicaragua has won 3 of their last 4 matches in the qualifiers.
Costa Rica is aiming to secure their seventh World Cup appearance, having qualified for the past three editions.
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