The second round of the final Concacaf qualifying phase for the 2026 World Cup is underway, featuring crucial matches that will begin to shape the race for direct qualification to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Guatemala enters this contest following a draw against Panama at the Rommel Fernández Stadium. Forward Óscar Santis scored for the Guatemalans in the 35th minute, though Éric Davis quickly found an equalizer for the home side.
Suriname, meanwhile, made a strong statement in Group A with a 2-1 victory over El Salvador in September. That result propelled them to the top of the group standings with four points, followed by El Salvador with three.
Live broadcast coverage will be available on multiple platforms. According to Concacaf, fans can find Spanish-language commentary on FOX Deportes, Golazo, Telemundo Deportes Ahora, and Telemundo Universo. English-language broadcasts will be available on CBS Sports Network, Golazo, and Paramount+.
While official lineups have not yet been confirmed, the projected formations are as follows:
Suriname: E. Vaesse, L. van Gelderen, R. Balker, S. Pinas, D. van der Kust, J. Boetius, K. Paal, S. Becker, J. Lonwijk, R. Margaret, and G. Vlijter.
Guatemala: N. Hagen, J. Ardón, J. Pinto, N. Samayoa, J. Morales, A. Herrera, J. Franco, J. Rosales, R. Muñoz, O. Santis, and A. Ordoñez.
