Being an integral player of the Belize Men’s National Team, Marlon Meza stands out as a key member of the U20 BMNT. Photo Credit: FFB
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 
The U20 Belize Men’s National Team (U20 BMNT) are preparing to return to camp this weekend as they continue their build‑up toward the 2026 Concacaf U20 Men’s World Cup Qualifiers. The tournament runs from February 23 to March 4, 2026, with all Group A fixtures scheduled for Managua, Nicaragua.
Belize have been drawn into a challenging group alongside El Salvador, Suriname, French Guiana, Grenada, and Saint Martin, with matches to be played at Estadio Miguel Chocrón Buitrago, one of the competition’s four host venues across Costa Rica, Curaçao, and Nicaragua.
Next Training Camp
The squad report back to camp on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 2:00 pm, marking the start of their next training block. Sessions started in December (See calendar below) and will continue throughout January and February as the team sharpen their tactical structure, fitness, and match readiness.
Training Calendar
- December 2025: 6–7, 13–18
- January 2026: 10–11, 16–18, 23–25, 30–31
- February 2026: 6–8, 13–15, 18–20
Match Schedule – Group A (Managua, Nicaragua)
- Monday, Feb 23: Belize vs French Guiana
- Wednesday, Feb 25: Suriname vs Belize
- Friday, Feb 27: Belize vs Grenada
- Sunday, Mar 1: Saint Martin vs Belize
- Wednesday, Mar 4: El Salvador vs Belize
Technical Staff
The programme is led by Head Coach Dale Pelayo (B Licence), supported by:
- Assistant Coach: Norman Koko (B Licence)
- Goalkeeper Coach: Wilmer Garcia (C Licence)
- Performance Coach: Dennis Serano (B Licence)
- Physical Therapist: Thomas Rivars
- Doctor: Carlos Crespo
- Kitman: Peter Jones
- Chaperone: Tyrone Young
Squad List: 2026 U20 Belize Men’s National Team
Goalkeepers
- Najabber Patt – Westline FC (Benque)
- Kevin Lopez – Christ Warriors FC (Midsouth)
- James Waight – Progresso FC (Orange Walk)
- Lucas Gallego – Parkland FC (USA)
Defenders
- Tyrone Linares – Tutbay FC (Belize)
- Marcos Guerra – Westline FC (Cayo)
- Ethan Lozano – Mango Creek United FC (Midsouth)
- Anderson Pixabaj – Wagiya FC (Midsouth)
- Deifson Cartagena – Armenia FC (Belmopan)
- Stephen Lopez – Placencia FC (Midsouth)
- Darwin Saravia – Ramon’s United (Belmopan)
- Christopher Glenn – Mango Creek United FC (Midsouth)
- Jael Augustine – Christ Warriors FC (Midsouth)
Midfielders
- Devin Garbutt – Mango Creek United FC (Midsouth)
- Eddie Williams – Verdes FC (Stann Creek)
- Amaad Agustine – Christ Warriors FC (Cayo)
- Amareion Acosta – Roaring Creek FC (Belmopan)
- Calvin Thurton – Tutbay FC (Belize)
- Breyden Olivas – Silk Grass Ballerz FC (Midsouth)
- Aaron Estero – Griga Conquerors FC (Stann Creek)
- Marlon Meza – Mount Pleasant Academy (International)
- Rajan Mckenzie – Atlanta FC (International)
Forwards
- Bart Ellis – Westline FC (Stann Creek)
- Devin Marshall – DYFA (Stann Creek)
- Jamal Herrera – Graveyard Strikers (Stann Creek)
- Tyronell Castillo – BTown FC (Midsouth)
- Oscar Carranza – Roaring Creek FC (Belmopan)
- Esmond Sanker – Tutbay FC (Belize)
- Jaisen Gutierrez – Rising Stars FC (Corozal)
- Jordan Glenn – LA FC (USA)
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Being an integral player of the Belize Men’s National Team, Marlon Meza stands out as a key member of the U20 BMNT. Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🇧🇿 The U20 Belize Men’s National Team (U20 BMNT) are preparing to return to camp this weekend as they continue their build‑up toward the 2026 Concacaf
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