In their decisive second-leg match on March 25, 2025, Guatemala defeated Guyana 2-0 at Estadio Cementos Progreso in Guatemala City, overturning a 3-2 deficit from the first leg. This 4-3 aggregate victory secured Guatemala’s qualification for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Guatemala’s goals were scored by Erick Lemus and Rubio Rubin. Lemus, who plays as a forward for Comunicaciones, has been a rising star, having previously been the top scorer in Guatemala’s Liga Nacional during the 2024 Apertura season.
For a visual recap of the match’s key moments, you can watch the highlights below:
With this victory, Guatemala joins other nations like Mexico, Canada, the United States, and Panama in the lineup for the upcoming Gold Cup, which is scheduled to take place in the United States from June 14 to July 6, 2025.