Costa Rica bounced back from their opening draw to secure a convincing 4-1 home victory over Nicaragua in a CONCACAF FIFA World Cup qualification match on October 14, 2025. The win at the Estadio Nacional in San José was a commanding performance from the Ticos, who showcased their attacking flair to claim their first three points of the campaign. Costa Rica established a two-goal lead by halftime and continued to press in the second half, adding two more despite a consolation goal from Nicaragua. The home side's movement and technical superiority were too much for a Nicaraguan team still searching for their first points. This result firmly puts Costa Rica back on track in the qualification race, while for Nicaragua, the heavy defeat compounds a difficult start and leaves them with a mountain to climb.