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Haiti put on a literal “lights out” performance against Nicaragua in Concacaf World Cup qualifying on Thursday with a resounding 3-0 victory. The game saw a temporary suspension in the first half when the lights at the Nicaragua National Football Stadium went out.
In the 29th minute heavy rain and an electrical malfunction saw Thursday’s game go pitch-black in a matter of seconds.
Lights go out during Haiti game vs. Nicaragua
THE LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT AT ESTADIO NACIONAL IN MANAGUA
Concacaf gonna Concacaf pic.twitter.com/yXwdKS26Zi— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 10, 2025
Only in Concacaf…
One thing that is 100% guaranteed during an international break is that there will be some Concacaf craziness.
Both teams returned to their locker rooms while stadium crew worked to restore the lights. It took a little more than 40 minutes before the two squads could return to the field and resume play.
The delay didn’t dampen Haiti’s spirits as Les Grenadiers doubled their lead just six minutes after the restart.
HAITI DOUBLE THEIR LEAD OVER NICARAGUA
What a header from @PhilaUnion's Danley Jean Jacques pic.twitter.com/X6cOQESirH— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 10, 2025
Haiti added a third goal in stoppage time for an impressive 3-0 victory on the road.
HAITI GRAB ALL THREE POINTS IN STYLE @FCDallas' Louicius Don Deedson finishes off a lovely ball from Duke Lacroix pic.twitter.com/rePwXSmThS
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) October 10, 2025
Haiti have their eyes set on qualifying for their first World Cup in 52 years. Thursday’s victory puts the Caribbean nation top of their qualifying group which features Honduras, Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
The team that finishes top of the group will automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup. With three games left to play, Haiti are in a fantastic position.
