Under-17 Belize Men’s National Team begin preparations for World Cup Qualifiers in Guatemala

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 Football Federation of Belize recently called the Under 17 Belize Men’s National Team (U17 BMNT) to camp as preparations intensify for the 2026 Concacaf U17 Men’s World Cup Qualifiers. The tournament runs from February 3–12, 2026, with Group F matches hosted in Guatemala City.

Belize have been drawn into Group F, alongside Cuba, Curaçao, and El Salvador. Matches will be played at Estadio Cementos Progreso in Guatemala City, one of seven venues across Central America and the Caribbean.

Training Calendar

For the training cycle leading to the regional tournament, the U17 BW reported to camp on Saturday, 6 December 2025 at 11:00 a.m., with sessions scheduled across December, January, and early February:

• December 2025: 6–7, 13–18
• January 2026: 10–11, 16–18, 23–25, 30–31
• February 2026: 1–3

Technical Staff

Led by Technical Director Philip Marin (A Licence), the staff includes:

• Assistant Coach: Joaquín Lobón (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 Belize National U17 Men’s Team

Goalkeepers

• Erick Rodriguez – Sharks FC (San Pedro)
• Stephon Harris – Roaring Creek FC (Belmopan)
• Jaden Laurence – Cayo WatEva 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 Morey – Belize United FC (Belize)
• Eroy Willis Jr. – Benque Boys FC (Benque)
• Devaughn Quintanilla – Griga Conquerors FC (Stann Creek)
• Jerome Avila – Wagierale FC (Stann Creek)
• David Gongora – Roaring Creek FC (Belmopan)
• Lee Jones – Miami Futbol Academy Rush (USA)

Midfielders

• Bryce Lawrence – Progresso FC (Orange Walk)
• Jahvin Clarke – Belize United FC (Belize)
• Jacob Joseph – Belize United FC (Belize)
• Byron Marroquin – San Estevan FC (Orange Walk)
• Joemei Ingram – Pomona Impact FC (Stann Creek)
• Daniel Caliz – Islands Boys FC (San Pedro)
• Juan Diego Dussan – Belize United FC (Belize)
• Marlon Meza – Mount Pleasant FC, Jamaica , (Cayo)

Attackers

• Christon Linarez – Tut Bay FC (Belize)
• Deyashawn Baptist – Madajams FC (Midsouth)
• Jahson Stanford – Medinas FC (Belmopan)
• Denbert Lopez – Seine Bight Christ Warriors FC (Midsouth)
• Daayvion Serano – Conquerors FC (Stann Creek)
• Enrique Tamai – Roaring Creek FC (Belmopan)
• Jordan Glenn – LA FC (USA)
• Nathan Gomez – Wingate FC (England)

Match Schedule – Group F (Guatemala City)

• Friday, 6 Feb: Match 16 – El Salvador vs Belize
• Sunday, 8 Feb: Match 31 – Belize vs Curaçao
• Friday, 6 Feb: Match 41 – Cuba vs Belize

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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 Football Federation of Belize recently called the Under 17 Belize Men’s National Team (U17 BMNT) to camp as preparations intensify for
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