As of March 25, 2025, the Guatemala national football team is actively competing in the qualifiers for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. In the first leg of the qualifiers, Guatemala narrowly lost 3-2 to Guyana, with goals from José Martínez and José Carlos Pinto.
The decisive second leg is scheduled for today, March 25, at the Estadio Cementos Progreso in Guatemala City. A win or favorable aggregate score will secure Guatemala’s spot in the Gold Cup’s group stage.
Guatemala has a storied history in international soccer, having participated in 12 Gold Cup tournaments since 1991. Their best performance came in 2011, when they reached the quarterfinals.
Domestically, the Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala serves as the country’s premier professional soccer league, featuring top clubs that contribute to the national team’s talent pool.