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Curacao hosts Nicaragua at Stadion Ergilio Hato in Willemstad, Curacao, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in the Concacaf Nations League 2026-27, League A, Group A, Matchday 2. Kickoff is 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM PT). In the United States, the match airs on Fox Soccer Plus in English and streams on ViX in Spanish, with TelevisaUnivision listing the game in its official ViX streaming schedule from 7:45 PM ET. Curacao opened with a stunning 4-3 comeback win at Costa Rica, while Nicaragua fell 3-2 at the Dominican Republic.
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| Match | Curacao vs Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM PT) |
| Competition | Concacaf Nations League 2026-27, League A, Group A (Matchday 2) |
| U.S. TV | Fox Soccer Plus (English) |
| U.S. Stream | ViX (Spanish) / ViX Premium on Prime Video |
| Venue | Stadion Ergilio Hato, Willemstad, Curacao |
Where to Watch Curacao vs Nicaragua
In the United States, Fox Soccer Plus carries the match in English, also available through Fubo’s International Sports Plus add-on. ViX streams the match in Spanish, and it is confirmed for this specific fixture: TelevisaUnivision’s official ViX streaming schedule lists “7:45 PM – Curaçao vs. Nicaragua, CONCACAF Nations League 2026-2027” on Sunday.
Match Preview: Why It Matters
After Matchday 1, Group A reads: Curacao 3 points, Haiti 3, the Dominican Republic 3, Costa Rica 0, Trinidad and Tobago 0, Nicaragua 0, with Curacao top on goals scored. Each team plays four group matches (two home, two away), and the top two advance to the Nations League quarterfinals, joining pre-seeded Mexico, the United States, Canada and Panama. The four quarterfinal winners advance to the Nations League Finals at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (March 25-28, 2027) and qualify directly for the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup.
A Curacao win would take Advocaat’s side to six points before the October doubleheader against Trinidad and Tobago. A second straight defeat would leave Nicaragua on zero points after two games.
Recent Form
Last four senior internationals for each side, all competitions. Curacao: September 24, 2026, Costa Rica 3-4 Curacao (Concacaf Nations League); June 25, 2026, Curacao 0-2 Ivory Coast (FIFA World Cup); June 20, 2026, Ecuador 0-0 Curacao (FIFA World Cup); June 14, 2026, Germany 7-1 Curacao (FIFA World Cup).
Nicaragua: September 24, 2026, Dominican Republic 3-2 Nicaragua (Concacaf Nations League); June 2026, Paraguay 4-0 Nicaragua (international friendly); May 2026, South Africa 0-0 Nicaragua (international friendly); March 2026, Russia 3-1 Nicaragua (international friendly).
Team News
Curacao’s match-winners against Costa Rica all played in the Costa Rica win: Kenji Gorré scored twice off the bench, Tahith Chong added another and Jordi Paulina netted the 82nd-minute winner after Advocaat introduced all three as substitutes around the 57th minute. Tampa Bay Rowdies forward Locadia led the line in the opener.
Curacao has two defensive absences: Roshon van Eijma was ruled out through injury and replaced by Kyano Penso, while Deveron Fonville is out with a shoulder injury. Winger Nigel Thomas missed the Costa Rica opener with a shoulder injury and was reported to be hoping to face Nicaragua, but his availability is unconfirmed.
Nicaragua named a 24-player squad under coach Juan Cruz Real. KuPS striker Jaime Moreno and Real Estelí forward Byron Bonilla, who scored the 84th-minute equalizer against the Dominican Republic, lead the attack. No confirmed injury or suspension news has been published for Nicaragua.
Key Storylines: What to Watch
Curacao’s bench is the story so far. Advocaat’s triple substitution turned a 3-0 deficit into a 4-3 victory in San Jose, and whether he starts the comeback trio or keeps them as impact weapons will shape the second half in Willemstad.
Nicaragua’s late collapse in Santiago is the warning sign. The Blue and White fought back from 2-0 down to 2-2 through Bonilla’s 84th-minute strike, only to concede in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Conceding twice inside the first 15 minutes against a side that just scored four in one half would be fatal.
Recent Head-to-Head
Curacao is unbeaten in three meetings with Nicaragua, with two wins and one draw, including a qualifying playoff sweep in 2008 and a 0-0 friendly in Willemstad in June 2017.
Prediction
Curacao 2-1 Nicaragua. Curacao’s firepower and home form should carry them past a Nicaragua side leaking goals, though the visitors’ fightback in Santiago suggests they will not go quietly.
FAQ
What time does Curacao vs Nicaragua kick off?
Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM PT).
What channel is Curacao vs Nicaragua on in the United States?
Fox Soccer Plus (English) and ViX (Spanish). Fox Soccer Plus is also available on Fubo through the International Sports Plus add-on.
Is Curacao vs Nicaragua on ViX?
Yes. TelevisaUnivision’s ViX schedule lists it on Sunday from 7:45 PM ET, and it also streams on ViX Premium on Prime Video.
What is at stake?
The top two in League A Group A advance to the Nations League quarterfinals, with the winners reaching the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup. After Matchday 1, Curacao, Haiti and the Dominican Republic have three points each, Nicaragua zero.
