Nicaragua
- Leagues Played
- International Match 35 CONCACAF Nations League 22 North & Central America - World Cup Qualifying 10 Central America - World Cup Qualifying 9 Central America Cup 8 CONCACAF Gold Cup 7 African Nations C'ship Qualifying 4 CONCACAF Nations League Qualifying 3 CONCACAF Gold Cup Qualifying 2
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- Wikipedia
- Related Teams
- Nicaragua U20 Women Nicaragua U21 Nicaragua Women Nicaragua U20 Nicaragua U19 Nicaragua U23 Nicaragua (W)
Results
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Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Wins | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Losses | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Goals for | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Goals against | 17 | 5 | 12 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Wikipedia - Nicaragua national football team
The Nicaragua national football team (Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Nicaragua) represents Nicaragua in men's international football, which is governed by the Federación Nicaragüense de Fútbol (English: Nicaraguan Football Federation) founded in 1931. It has been an affiliate member of FIFA since 1950 and a founding affiliate member of CONCACAF since 1961. Regionally, it is an affiliate member of UNCAF in the Central American Zone.
Nicaragua has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup, but has participated five times in CONCACAF's premier continental competition, finishing sixth place in the 1967 CONCACAF Championship. It has participated three times in League B and once in League A of the CONCACAF Nations League. Regionally, the team finished third place in the 1957 CCCF Championship (organized by CCCF, the former Central American and Caribbean confederation), and also finished fifth place three times in the Copa Centroamericana (organized by UNCAF, the regional body for the Central American Zone).
History
Nicaragua traveled to El Salvador for their first ever international, losing 9–0 to the hosts on 1 May 1929. They did not play another match for over twelve years, until the qualifying group for the 1941 CCCF Championship in Costa Rica. They lost all 4 games: 7–2 to the hosts Costa Rica on 10 May, 8–0 to El Salvador on 13 May, 9–1 to the Netherlands Antilles on 15 May and 5–2 to Panama on 18 May. Therefore, Nicaragua finished bottom of the group and did not make the final group.
Recent times
After qualifying for the 2019 Gold Cup on the back of finishing ninth in Nations League qualifying, they would go on to finish bottom of the group with losses to Costa Rica, Haiti and Bermuda.
Nicaragua qualified directly for the 2023 Gold Cup and was promoted to Nations League A as group winners in Nations League B but was disqualified on 12 June 2023 for fielding an ineligible player. As a result, they were replaced in the Gold Cup and League A by Trinidad and Tobago, who was the best second-place team overall in League B and must stay in Nations League B.
Nicaragua's colors are typically blue and white, symbolizing the nation's flag, and the team's crest features elements that represent national pride. The players are known for their tenacity and skill, often showcasing a blend of traditional Latin American flair and tactical discipline on the field.
The team competes in various tournaments, including the CONCACAF Gold Cup and World Cup qualifiers, striving to make its mark on the international stage. Nicaragua has produced several talented players who have gone on to play in leagues around the world, contributing to the growth of soccer in the country.
Fans of the Nicaragua national team are known for their unwavering support, filling stadiums with energy and enthusiasm during matches. The team's journey is not just about winning; it embodies the spirit of unity and hope for a brighter future through the beautiful game. As Nicaragua continues to develop its soccer program, the team aims to inspire the next generation of players and elevate the nation's presence in the world of soccer.