Haiti vs Costa Rica: Grenadiers Secure 2-0 Win in Concacaf Nations League

The football match between haiti vs costa rica trended in India on September 28, 2026, following a decisive victory for the Haitian national team. Competing in League A Group A of the Concacaf Nations League, Haiti (known as the Grenadiers) defeated Costa Rica (the Ticos) with a final score of 2-0.

Match Summary and Goal Scorers

Haiti took an early lead and maintained control of the scoreboard throughout the game. According to reports from Lenouvelliste, the first goal was scored by Jean-Ricner Bellegarde in the 9th minute. The lead was doubled in the 41st minute through an own goal by Francisco Calvo, securing the 2-0 result [2].

Statistical Breakdown: Efficiency vs Possession

Despite the final score, match statistics provided by BBC Sport reveal that Costa Rica dominated possession and offensive attempts, though they struggled to convert these into goals. Haiti's victory was a result of clinical finishing and a strong defensive performance.

Statistic	Haiti	Costa Rica
Possession	44%	56%
Total Shots	7	21
Shots on Target	2	6
Goalkeeper Saves	6	1
Total Clearances	34	16

The data highlights a stark contrast in approach: while Costa Rica launched 21 shots, Haiti's defense remained resilient with 34 clearances and 6 goalkeeper saves [1].

Impact on Nations League Group A Standings

This result significantly shifted the dynamics of League A Group A. As of September 29, 2026, Haiti has secured 6 points from two wins, placing them in second position behind Curaçao [1]. Conversely, Costa Rica remains at the bottom of the table with 0 points after two consecutive losses.

Head-to-Head Context

Recent encounters between the two sides have favored Haiti. Prior to this match, Haiti won 1-0 on November 14, 2025, and the two teams played to a 3-3 draw on September 10, 2025, during the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers [1].