Group B Stakes Rise for Costa Rica, Antigua

Costa Rica looks to steady its campaign as Antigua and Barbuda chases its first points.

PUEBLA, Mexico – The 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship continues as Costa Rica faces Antigua and Barbuda in Group B on Thursday at Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla, Mexico.

The meeting marks the second Concacaf U-20 Championship encounter between the nations. Costa Rica recorded a 3-nil victory in the Group Stage of the 2022 edition.

Costa Rica looks to bounce back after its 2-nil loss to Mexico. Los Ticos will be in search of a second victory, after winning 1-nil in its tournament opener against Guatemala.

Antigua and Barbuda will seek its first points of the tournament after defeats to Mexico and Guatemala in its opening two fixtures. The Benna Boys are aiming to close the Group Stage with a positive result in Puebla.