Key Highlights
- The match between Costa Rica and Honduras is part of the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers.
- Honduras leads Group I with 8 points, while Costa Rica sits in third place with 6 points.
- The match will take place at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica on November 18, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET.
- Costa Rica’s head coach is Miguel Herrera, while Honduras’ is Reinaldo Rueda.
Pre-Match Warm-Up and Lineups
The teams are currently warming up at the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. Both coaches have announced their starting lineups for the match:
- Costa Rica (5-4-1): Keylor Navas, F. Calvo, K.
Waston, J. P. Vargas, A.
Murillo, H. Quirós, J. Alcócer, O.
Galo, W. Madrigal, Á. Zamora, M.
Ugalde.
- Honduras (4-2-3-1): E. Menjívar, A. Najar, M.
Santos, L. Vega, J. Rosales, J. Álvarez, K.
Arriaga, Y. Arboleda, L. Palma, R.
Quioto, D. Flores.
Key Players and Historical Context
The match is crucial for both teams as Honduras leads the group but still needs a win to secure direct qualification. For Costa Rica, a victory would at least ensure their place in the intercontinental playoff. Here are some key players:
- Keylor Navas (Costa Rica): The goalkeeper is widely regarded as one of Latin America’s most iconic shot-stoppers and a legend in Costa Rican football.
- Miguel Herrera (Costa Rica Head Coach): Appointed in January 2025, he aims to guide the team through the qualifiers despite facing recent criticism over results.
- Reinaldo Rueda (Honduras National Team Leader): He has achieved significant milestones but faces ongoing scrutiny due to recent underperformance.
- Juan Carlos Obregón Jr. (Honduras): A rising star in the USL, he has been named MVP and Golden Boot winner for his club performances.
Live Updates and How to Watch
The match will be live streamed on YouTube worldwide. The start time is 8:00 PM ET on November 18, 2025. VAVEL will provide updates throughout the game, including pre-match analysis and score updates.
How to watch:
- Broadcast: YouTube only
- Argentine viewers: 10:00 PM — YouTube
- Bolivian viewers: 9:00 PM — YouTube
- Brazilian viewers: 10:00 PM — YouTube
- Chilean viewers: 10:00 PM — YouTube
- Colombian viewers: 8:00 PM — YouTube
- Ecuadorian viewers: 8:00 PM — YouTube
- US viewers (ET): 8:00 PM — YouTube
- Spanish viewers: 2:00 AM on Nov 19, 2025 — YouTube
- Mexican viewers: 7:00 PM — YouTube
- Paraguayan viewers: 9:00 PM — YouTube
- Peruvian viewers: 8:00 PM — YouTube
- Uruguayan viewers: 10:00 PM — YouTube
- Venezuelan viewers: 9:00 PM — YouTube
This is a pivotal match in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers.
Both teams are aware of the importance and will be pushing hard to secure their place in the next round. Stay tuned for live updates from VAVEL!
