Football in Nicaragua

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Football in Nicaragua
CountryNicaragua
Governing body Nicaraguan Football Federation
National team(s) Men's national team
First played1862
National competitions
International competitions
Nicaragua vs Costa Rica final, women's football at the 2013 Central American Games in San Jose, Costa Rica. Nicaragua vs Costa Rica final women football.jpg
Nicaragua vs Costa Rica final, women's football at the 2013 Central American Games in San José, Costa Rica.

Football is the second most popular sport in Nicaragua after baseball. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

National team

League system

LevelLeague(s)/Division(s)
1 Primera División
10 clubs
↓↑ 1-2 clubs
2 Segunda División
19 clubs + 1 Reserve team divided in 2 series of 10 clubs
↓↑ 2 clubs
3 Tercera Division de Nicaragua
40 clubs divided in 4 series of 10

Football stadiums

StadiumCapacityTenantsImage
Estadio Nacional de fútbol de Nicaragua 20,000 Nicaragua national football team, UNAN Managua

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