The Concacaf Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are heating up as Honduras prepares to face Haiti in a crucial Group C matchup. The match takes place on Monday at Estadio José de la Paz Herrera Uclés in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Match Preview: Honduras vs. Haiti
Honduras enters this game following a goalless draw against Costa Rica. They currently sit second in Group C with five points, boasting an unbeaten record of one win and two draws. Historically, Honduras has performed well against Haiti, remaining unbeaten in their last four World Cup Qualifier encounters, with three wins and one draw.
Haiti arrives in Honduras fresh off a decisive 3-0 victory against Nicaragua. Goals from Duckens Nazon, who tops the scoring chart with six goals, along with contributions from Danley Jean Jacques and Louicius Deedson, secured the win. Presently, Haiti leads Group A on goal differential, also with five points and an unbeaten record of one win and two draws.
Head-to-Head Statistics
- Total Meetings: 20
- Honduras Wins: 13
- Haiti Wins: 5
- Draws: 1
- Goals Scored by Honduras: 36
- Goals Scored by Haiti: 14
This encounter is the second meeting in the Final Round, following the previous match on September 5, which ended in a 0-0 draw. Historically, Honduras has dominated the matchup, winning four of their last four qualifying matches against Haiti.
Honduras’ Home Advantage
Honduras has a strong home record against Haiti in World Cup qualifiers, winning both previous encounters by a score of 4-0. The most recent match in Tegucigalpa took place on November 3, 1981, when Honduras secured a convincing victory with goals from David Bueso, Jorge “El Indio” Urquía, Eduardo “La Aguja” Laing, and José Roberto “El Macho” Figueroa.
It has been over 43 years since that memorable night. Currently, Honduras is looking to leverage their home advantage in this crucial match.
Recent Performances
- Honduras: Unbeaten in the last four World Cup qualifiers against Haiti.
- Haiti: Unbeaten on the road in this qualifying campaign, with three wins and one draw.
- Away Record: Haiti has struggled in Central America, with only one win in their last nine away matches.
As both teams vie for supremacy in their respective groups, the Honduras vs. Haiti fixture promises to be an exciting showdown. Fans eagerly await to see if Honduras can capitalize on their historical advantage or if Haiti will continue to forge their path in the qualifiers.
