The Under-17 Belize Men’s National Team (U17 BMNT), who competed in the 2025 Concacaf U17 Qualifiers in Toluca, Mexico, faced Mexico, Nicaragua, Barbados, and Dominica. Photo Credit: FFB
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 
The U17 Belize Men’s National Team (U17 BMNT) are preparing to reconvene this weekend as they continue their build‑up toward the 2026 Concacaf U17 Men’s World Cup Qualifiers. The tournament runs from February 3-12, 2026, with all Group F fixtures scheduled for Guatemala City.
Belize have been drawn into a competitive group alongside Cuba, Curaçao, and El Salvador, with matches to be played at Estadio Cementos Progreso, one of the region’s key venues for youth international football.
Next Training Camp
The squad return to camp on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 11:00 am, marking the start of their next training block. Sessions started in December (See calendar below) and will continue throughout January and early February as the team sharpen their tactical and physical readiness.
Training Calendar
- December 2025: 6–7, 13–18
- January 2026: 10–11, 16–18, 23–25, 30–31
- February 2026: 1–3
Match Schedule – Group F (Guatemala City)
- Wednesday, Feb 4: Belize vs Cuba
- Friday, Feb 6: Curaçao vs Belize
- Sunday, Feb 8: El Salvador vs Belize
Technical Staff
The programme is led by Technical Director Philip Marin (A Licence), supported by:
- Assistant Coach: Joaquin Lobon (UEFA Pro)
- Goalkeeper Coach: Shane Orio (B Licence)
- Performance Coach: Nicholas Ara (B Licence)
- Physical Therapist: Balyn Gordon
- Doctor: David Pacheco
- Kitman: Peter Jones
- Chaperone: Kursha Pollard
Squad List: 2026 U17 Belize Men’s National Team
Goalkeepers
- Erick Rodriguez – Sharks FC (San Pedro)
- Stephon Harris – Roaring Creek FC (Belmopan)
- Jaden Laurence – Cayo Watav Boys FC (Cayo)
Defenders
- Clive Medwood Jr. – Belize United FC (Belize)
- Alessandro Nah – Medinas FC (Belize)
- Andy Pop – Vikings FC (Midsouth)
- Leon Lord Jr. – Ladyville Rising Stars (Belize)
- Barack Morrey – Belize United FC (Belize)
- Eroy Willis Jr. – Benque Boys FC (Benque)
- Dovaughn Quintanilla – Griga Conquerors FC (Stann Creek)
- Jerron Avila – Wagiya FC (Stann Creek)
- David Gongora – Medinas FC (Belmopan)
Midfielders
- Bryce Lawrence – Sharks FC (San Pedro)
- Christian Avila – Wagiya FC (Stann Creek)
- Jacob Joseph – Belize United FC (Belize)
- Ian Pop – Mango Creek United FC (Midsouth)
- Jaden Gongora – Medinas FC (Belmopan)
- Jaheem Banner – Mango Creek United FC (Midsouth)
- Jaheim Banner – Mango Creek United FC (Midsouth)
- Jaheem Avila – Wagiya FC (Stann Creek)
Forwards
- Jaden Gongora – Medinas FC (Belmopan)
- Jaheim Banner – Mango Creek United FC (Midsouth)
- Jaheem Avila – Wagiya FC (Stann Creek)
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The Under-17 Belize Men’s National Team (U17 BMNT), who competed in the 2025 Concacaf U17 Qualifiers in Toluca, Mexico, faced Mexico, Nicaragua, Barbados, and Dominica. Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🇧🇿 The U17 Belize Men’s National Team (U17 BMNT) are preparing to reconvene this weekend as they continue their build‑up toward the 2026
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