Suriname Faces Guatemala in Crucial World Cup Qualifier This Friday

Paramaribo, Suriname – Suriname’s dream of qualifying for their first World Cup will face a significant test on Friday when they host Guatemala in a critical CONCACAF qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup.

Kickoff is set for 5:00 PM ET at the Dr. Franklin Essed Stadium. Suriname currently sits atop Group A, having yet to lose in this round of qualifiers and holding four points from two matches. They are just one point ahead of El Salvador, who has played one additional match.

Guatemala comes into this match struggling, without a victory in the qualifying rounds, having only managed a single point from a draw against Panama last month. The historical rivalry favors Guatemala, as they have never lost to Suriname in three previous encounters, with two wins and one draw.

Despite this, Suriname has shown their potential by recently defeating El Salvador 2-1 in a surprise turnaround. Coach Stanley Menzose expressed confidence, stating, “The team is emotionally and mentally doing very well… we know the importance of this match and will attack constantly.”

On the other hand, Guatemala’s coach, Luis Fernando Tena, highlighted the urgent need for his team to improve their performance. He noted, “After our draw against Panama, we need to capitalize on our chances and make better plays to secure the win against Suriname.”

The match promises to be an intense battle as both teams vie for crucial points, with Suriname looking to solidify their lead and Guatemala aiming to revive their qualification campaign.

Fans are eager to witness this pivotal encounter live, streaming through various services, including CBSSN. With history and aspirations on the line, both teams will give their all in this World Cup qualifying showdown.