Belize’s U17 Men’s National Team in training in Guatemala City – Photo Credit: FFB
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Under 17 Belize Men’s National Team (U17 BMNT) take the field tonight at 7:00 pm at Estadio Cementos Progreso in Guatemala City as they open their Concacaf U17 Qualifiers campaign against El Salvador. The U17 BMNT, guided by head coach Philip Marin, have been in Guatemala since Sunday preparing for the tournament and are now set for their first official match.
Group F began earlier today with Cuba defeating Curaçao 1–0, giving the Cubans the early lead in the standings. With only the group winners advancing to the FIFA U‑17 World Cup Qatar 2026, Belize know that every match is decisive.
According to Concacaf, this is the first-ever meeting between Belize and El Salvador at the U17 level. Belize fell to Nicaragua in the 2025 edition, while El Salvador come into this year’s qualifiers with a record of one draw and one loss.
The U17 BMNT feature a blend of emerging talent and leadership, highlighted by Marlon Meza, the Mount Pleasant midfielder who has already earned caps with the A‑level Belize Men’s National Team.
Group F Schedule — Estadio Cementos Progreso, Guatemala City
Matchday 1 — February 6
Curaçao 0–1 
Cuba
El Salvador vs 
Belize @ 7:00 pm
Matchday 2 — February 8
- Cuba vs El Salvador @ 8:00 pm
- Belize vs Curaçao @ 5:00 pm
Matchday 3 — February 11
- Cuba vs Belize @ 4:00 pm
- El Salvador vs Curaçao @ 7:00 pm
With kick‑off approaching, Belize are focused and ready to represent the country as they begin their quest to top Group F and secure a place on the world stage.
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Belize’s U17 Men’s National Team in training in Guatemala City – Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Under 17 Belize Men’s National Team (U17 BMNT) take the field tonight at 7:00 pm at Estadio Cementos Progreso in Guatemala City as they open their Concacaf U17 Qualifiers campaign against El Salvador. The U17 BMNT,
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