Guatemala Hosts Suriname in Crucial World Cup Qualifier Showdown

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala — Guatemala will face Suriname in a pivotal World Cup qualifying match Wednesday at Estadio El Trebol. Scheduled for November 19, 2025, the match is Guatemala’s final opportunity to conclude the 2026 qualification campaign on a high note.

The hosts, despite their struggles, are determined to finish with their heads held high. They have one victory from five matches and currently sit third in Group A with five points. Their only win came against El Salvador earlier in the campaign.

Guatemala’s head coach, Rafael Tena, hopes to shake things up after a recent defeat to Panama. “Even though we played well against Panama, we need to find a way to convert our chances into goals,” he said.

On the other hand, Suriname is riding high, needing just a win to qualify for their first-ever FIFA World Cup. Coming off a 4-0 victory against El Salvador, they remain unbeaten in the third round of qualifying, holding nine points from five matches.

Suriname’s coach is confident as well. “This is a historic moment for us. We want to cement our place and not let this opportunity slip away,” he remarked.

Guatemala will rely on goalkeeper Columbus Crew‘s Hagen and expect key players like Santis, Rubin, and Lopez to shine in front of their home crowd. Meanwhile, Suriname aims to continue their impressive form, potentially deploying Klas, who recently scored two goals in that emphatic win.

As the match draws near, tensions will run high. Regardless of the outcomes of other matches, both teams know what’s at stake: pride and a chance to be part of football’s biggest event.

With their aspirations on the line, the atmosphere at Estadio El Trebol is bound to be electric this Wednesday night.