Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 3:33 pm CST.
Photo Credit: FFB
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 
Costa Rica struck early and dominated the first half, netting all three goals before the break. Despite a more composed second-half performance from Belize, the Central American giants held firm to secure the win and open their campaign with three points.
Belize lined up in a 4-1-2-3 formation with Erick Rodriguez (#01) in goal. The back four featured Clive Medwood Jr (#03), Elroy Willis Jr (#05), Barack Morey (#04), and Antwan Latchman (#14). Deon Meighan (#10) anchored the midfield behind Jahvyn Clarke (#20) and Daayvion Serano (#07), while the attacking trio included Dornell Marshall (#11), Marlon Meza Jr (#10), and Juan Diego Dussan (#08).
The loss places Belize in a challenging position heading into their second group match against Honduras on Saturday, October 4 at 9:00 am. Their final group fixture will be against El Salvador on Monday, October 6 at 9:00 am.
Elsewhere in the tournament, Nicaragua debuted with a 2–1 win over Panama on Monday, while Cuba edged hosts Guatemala 1–0. Tuesday’s early match saw Honduras double up 4-2 on El Salvador before Belize’s midday clash.
- Belize vs Honduras – Saturday, October 4 – 9:00 am – Centro Deportivo Ernesto Villa, Guatemala City
- Belize vs El Salvador – Monday, October 6 – 9:00 am – Centro Deportivo Ernesto Villa, Guatemala City
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Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 3:33 pm CST. Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🇧🇿 The U16 Belize Boys National Team (BBNT) suffered a 0–3
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