Concacaf Nations League Teams Secured Key Victories
Curaçao, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic won their first two Nations League A matches.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Soccer
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Curaçao, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic successfully claimed victories in their first two Concacaf Nations League A matches. These results bolster their standings as teams compete for tournament quarter-final spots and 2027 Gold Cup qualification.
Why it matters
Success in these group matches is essential for nations looking to secure berths in the Concacaf Nations League quarter-finals and qualify for the 2027 Gold Cup. These results demonstrate shifting competitive balance among regional soccer programs.
Haiti defeated Costa Rica 2-0, while Curaçao recorded a decisive 6-1 win over Nicaragua. Additionally, the Dominican Republic beat Trinidad and Tobago 2-1, El Salvador downed Martinique 3-1, and Suriname edged Honduras 3-2.
The players
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
He scored the opening goal in the 9th minute during Haiti's victory over Costa Rica.
Kenji Gorré
He contributed two goals to Curaçao's 6-1 win against Nicaragua.
The details
Curaçao dominated their match against Nicaragua with goals from Kenji Gorré, who scored twice, alongside contributions from Livano Comenencia, Leandro Bacuna, Juninho Bacuna, and Jürgen Locadia. Meanwhile, Jamaica utilized a goal in the 4th minute of added time to secure a victory over Guatemala.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: Concacaf Nations League reporting.
Season Trajectory
These results significantly alter the trajectory of the Concacaf Nations League, as winners move closer to securing quarter-final berths. The outcome of these group stages directly dictates the seeding and qualification path for the 2027 Gold Cup.
The victories secure three points for the winning nations, fundamentally changing the group standings and potential knockout paths. These results establish new pressure on the defeated squads to perform in their remaining group stage fixtures.
The takeaway
Teams must maintain consistency through the group phase to ensure a place in the next round of competition. Supporters should monitor match outcomes as qualification for the 2027 Gold Cup remains the primary objective for every participating nation.
Further reading
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