CS Cartaginés, bidding to claim their second CONCACAF Champions Cup title, will aim to strengthen their chances of advancing in the Round One tie when they host Vancouver Whitecaps.
Here is where to find English-language live streams of CS Cartagines vs Vancouver Whitecaps, as GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.
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CS Cartagines vs Vancouver Whitecaps kick-off time
CS Cartagines and Vancouver Whitecaps will kick off on Feb 18, 2026, at 10:00 PM EST and 03:00 GMT.
Match Preview
CS Cartaginés are winless in their last two domestic matches, suffering consecutive defeats, including a loss at home to Sporting FC and an away defeat to Herediano.
As the 1994 CONCACAF Champions Cup winners, the Costa Rican side knows that a strong home performance against Vancouver Whitecaps is crucial to boosting their prospects of advancing in the Round One tie.
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Vancouver Whitecaps have played several preseason friendlies in Spain, including a loss to FC Polissya Zhytomyr, a win over Incheon United, and a defeat to IF Brommapojkarna, among others.
As runners-up in last year's competition—where Whitecaps made a historic run to the final before falling to Cruz Azul—the Canadian side boasts significant quality and experience to potentially claim a victory at Estadio Fello Meza and advance to the Round of 16.
Injuries, key stats
CS Cartaginés have three players currently sidelined due to injuries: José Luis Quirós, Yael López and Randal Cordero.
White Vancouver Whitecaps will be without Ryan Gauld (captain and attacking midfielder), who is sidelined due to injury.
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The Cartaginés and Whitecaps clash marks their first-ever encounter in competitive or friendly matches.
Against Central American opponents, Whitecaps hold a balanced record of three wins and three losses, scoring 11 goals while conceding six.
This includes a 3-2 aggregate win over Costa Rican side Deportivo Saprissa in last year's Round One.
Team news & squads
CS Cartagines vs Vancouver Whitecaps Probable lineups
Probable lineup
Substitutes
Probable lineup
Substitutes
Manager
J. Soerensen
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Form
CSC-Form
CSCClub Sport Herediano
1
-
0
CS Cartagines
L
CS Cartagines
1
-
0
Municipal Perez Zeledon
W
CS Cartagines
0
-
2
Sporting FC
L
Deportivo Saprissa
0
-
0
CS Cartagines
D
CS Cartagines
1
-
0
LD Alajuelense
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 2/3
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 0/5
- Both teams scored
- 0/5
VAN-Form
VANInter Miami CF
3
-
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
L
San Diego FC
1
-
3
Vancouver Whitecaps
W
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
-
2
Los Angeles FC
W
FC Dallas
1
-
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
W
Vancouver Whitecaps
3
-
0
FC Dallas
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 10/7
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 4/5
- Both teams scored
- 4/5
Head-to-Head Record
Standings
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch CS Cartagines vs Vancouver Whitecaps today
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- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
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- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
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- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
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