Latest News About Guatemala National Football Team

Here’s the latest on Guatemala’s national football team:

• Performance in 2026 World Cup qualifiers: Guatemala won their first two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, 6-0 vs Dominica and 3-0 vs the British Virgin Islands, as part of their group phase progress. This streak helped them advance to the next round of CONCACAF qualification.[1][5]
• Recent fixture context: In mid-2026, they faced high-profile opponents including Argentina in a friendly window, suffering a 4-1 defeat, with their lone Guatemalan goal coming from a deflected own goal by Lisandro Martínez; injuries to key players affected squad depth.[5]
• Competition outlook: Guatemala’s results in the qualifiers placed them into the quarterfinals/semifinal pathway of CONCACAF, with ongoing battles for a spot in the next World Cup and regional Gold Cup, as reported in various outlets through 2025–2026.[1][5]

If you’d like, I can pull more specifics on recent lineups, coach comments, or upcoming fixtures for Guatemala, or summarize their head-to-head record against specific CONCACAF rivals.

Citations:

• Guatemala 2026 World Cup qualifying results and progression.[1]
• 2026 fixtures and Argentina friendly details.[5]
• Additional context on recent Guatemala football team news.[5]