Under-20 Belize Men’s National Team called to camp for World Cup Qualifiers in Nicaragua

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 Football Federation of Belize has officially called the Under-20 Belize Men’s National Team (U20 BMNT) to camp as preparations begin for the 2026 Concacaf U20 Men’s World Cup Qualifiers. The tournament runs from February 23 to March 4, 2026, with Group A matches hosted in Managua, Nicaragua.

Belize have been drawn into Group A, alongside El Salvador, Suriname, French Guiana, Grenada, and Saint Martin. Matches will be played at Estadio Miguel “Chocorrón” Buitrago in Managua, one of four venues across Costa Rica, Curaçao, and Nicaragua.

Training Calendar

The team already reported to camp on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm, with sessions scheduled across December, January, and February:

• December 2025: 6–7, 13–18
• January 2026: 10–11, 16–18, 23–25, 30–31
• February 2026: 6–8, 13–15, 18–20

Technical Staff

Led by Head Coach Dale Pelayo (B Licence), the staff includes:

• 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 Belize National U20 Men’s 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 – Tut Bay 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)

Attackers

• 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 – Tut Bay FC (Belize)
• Jaisen Gutierrez – Rising Stars FC (Corozal)
• Jordan Glenn – LA FC (USA)

Match Schedule – Group A (Managua, Nicaragua)

• Monday, Feb 23: Match 02 – Suriname vs Belize
• Wednesday, Feb 25: Match 15 – Belize vs Grenada
• Friday, Feb 27: Match 29 – Belize vs French Guiana
• Sunday, Mar 1: Match 45 – El Salvador vs Belize
• Tuesday, Mar 3: Match 58 – Belize vs Saint Martin

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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 Football Federation of Belize has officially called the Under-20 Belize Men’s National Team (U20 BMNT) to camp as preparations begin for the 2026 Concacaf
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