When is Costa Rica vs Panama? Times, how to watch on TV, stream online | CONCACAF Nations League

Costa Rica and Panama meet this midweek in the first leg of the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-finals, with a ticket to March’s tournament finals at stake.

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Costa Rica vs Panama: CNL quarter-final preview

For the second Nations League in succession, Los Ticos and Los Canaleros meet in the last eight. When they faced off in the 2023/24 quarter-finals, the Panamanians swept to a dominant victory, triumphing 6-1 on aggregate.

As one of the top four teams in CONCACAF’s ranking index, Panama received a bye through the 2024/25 league phase, together with the United States, Mexico and Canada. Costa Rica, meanwhile, booked their place in the quarters by winning Group A ahead of Suriname.

After clashing in San José, Costa Rica and Panama meet in the return leg in Panama City on Monday November 18.

When does Costa Rica vs Panama start?

The CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final first leg will be played at the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica in San José, Costa Rica, on Thursday November 14, 2024. Kick-off is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.

How can I watch Costa Rica vs Panama?

Viewers in the United States can watch the quarter-final opener on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo.

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Costa Rica vs Panama: form guide

Costa Rica vs Panama: prediction

Panama are on a run of five victories in a row in meetings with Costa Rica - but we suspect that winning sequence will come to an end on Thursday, with the first leg finishing all square. Prediction: Costa Rica 1-1 Panama.