La Nación, a prominent Costa Rican newspaper, reported on November 19, 2025, that three Concacaf national teams have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and two others will compete in the intercontinental playoffs. The publication also highlighted Haiti’s return to the World Cup after more than five decades and examined the fallout from a disappointing campaign by another team.
In its first post, La Nación stated: “Tres selecciones de Concacaf sellan su pasaporte al Mundial 2026 y dos van al repechaje intercontinental.” (November 19, 2025). This announcement comes as part of the ongoing qualification process for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will feature an increased number of participating teams from various confederations.
The second post focused on Haiti’s achievement: “Haití, con un costarricense como amuleto, regresa a la Copa del Mundo 52 años después” (November 19, 2025). Haiti last appeared in a World Cup in 1974 and their qualification marks a significant milestone for Caribbean football.
In a third post analyzing recent failures within regional football, La Nación wrote: “Autopsia de un desastre histórico: las culpas del ‘Piojo’ Herrera, la Fedefútbol y los jugadores
Créditos: John Durán” (November 19, 2025). The message attributes responsibility for what it calls a “historic disaster” to coach Miguel ‘Piojo’ Herrera, the national football federation (Fedefútbol), and players.
The expansion of the FIFA World Cup to include more teams has provided additional opportunities for nations within Concacaf to qualify. Haiti’s return after half a century underscores shifting dynamics in regional football. Meanwhile, scrutiny continues over underperforming teams and their leadership as qualification campaigns conclude.
