{"id":16423,"date":"2025-11-18T18:24:39","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T22:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/guatemala-faces-suriname-in-historic-world-cup-qualifier-final-126th-ranked-team-pursuing-first-appearance\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T18:24:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T22:24:59","slug":"93494-guatemala-faces-suriname-in-historic-world-cup-qualifier-final-126th-ranked-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/93494-guatemala-faces-suriname-in-historic-world-cup-qualifier-final-126th-ranked-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Guatemala faces Suriname in historic World Cup qualifier final, 126th-ranked team pursuing first appearance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size: 1.1em;font-weight: 500;line-height: 1.6'><b>Suriname<\/b> hosts <b>Guatemala<\/b> in the final <b>CONCACAF World Cup<\/b> qualifier on <b>Nov. 18, 2025<\/b>. The <b>126th-ranked<\/b> nation is one win away from history. Qualification would be <b>Suriname&#8217;s first-ever<\/b> World Cup appearance. <b>Guatemala<\/b> is eliminated but seeks to finish strong.<\/p>\n<div style='background-color: #f8f9fa;border-left: 4px solid #e74c3c;padding: 15px;margin: 20px 0'>\n<p style='margin: 0;font-weight: 600'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 10px 0 0 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li><b>Suriname<\/b> is atop Group A with <b>9 points<\/b> on goal difference.<\/li>\n<li>Match kicks off at <b>8:00 PM ET<\/b> in <b>Guatemala City<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>A <b>win<\/b> or <b>favorable results<\/b> sends Suriname to the World Cup.<\/li>\n<li><b>Guatemala<\/b> has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup.<\/li>\n<li>This is the final qualifying match of the round.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>The Final Push for History<\/h2>\n<p><b>Suriname<\/b> stands on the brink of achieving the unthinkable. Ranked just <b>126th globally<\/b>, the tiny South American nation leads its qualifying group. One more win delivers the direct ticket to <b>2026 FIFA World Cup<\/b> in the <b>US, Mexico, and Canada<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Richonell Margaret<\/b> scored twice in <b>Suriname&#8217;s<\/b> dominant <b>4-0 victory<\/b> last week versus <b>El Salvador<\/b>. The striker now has <b>3 qualifying goals<\/b> this cycle. <b>Tjaronn Chery<\/b> also scored, becoming the oldest penalty taker ever in qualifying history.<\/p>\n<blockquote style='border-left: 4px solid #3498db;padding-left: 20px;margin: 20px 0;font-style: italic;color: #555'>\n<p>&#8220;Ninety minutes separate Suriname from its first ever World Cup qualification.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer style='margin-top: 10px;font-style: normal;font-size: 0.9em'>\u2014 <b>CONCACAF Official<\/b>, Official Confederation<\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b>Panama<\/b> sits on <b>9 points<\/b> as well but behind on goal difference. A <b>Panama loss or draw<\/b> combined with a <b>Suriname win<\/b> secures the group. If both nations win, Suriname needs the higher goal differential to finish first.<\/p>\n<h2>Guatemala&#8217;s Mission: End on a High Note<\/h2>\n<p><b>Guatemala<\/b> was mathematically eliminated after a <b>3-2 home defeat<\/b> to <b>Panama<\/b> last week. The loss ended their World Cup dreams after they came so close. Yet <b>Los Chapines<\/b> remain focused on leaving a strong impression.<\/p>\n<p>The Central American side finished their group with only <b>5 points<\/b> from <b>5 matches<\/b>. <b>Arquimides Ord\u00f3\u00f1ez<\/b> and <b>Rudy Mu\u00f1oz<\/b> both scored in the Panama loss. Both players want to finish the campaign on the right foot.<\/p>\n<p><b>Oscar Santis<\/b>, the star striker, led <b>Guatemala&#8217;s<\/b> qualifying efforts. He scored multiple goals across the campaign. Santis previously stated, &#8220;<b>Guatemala<\/b> will party like crazy if we qualify.&#8221; Though eliminated, his team seeks redemption at home.<\/p>\n<h2>Stats and Standings Heading into the Match<\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s where both nations stand entering the final round:<\/p>\n<table style='width: 100%;border: 1px solid #ddd;margin: 15px 0;border-collapse: collapse'>\n<tr style='background-color: #f9f9f9'>\n<th style='padding: 10px;text-align: left;border: 1px solid #ddd'>Team<\/th>\n<th style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>Matches<\/th>\n<th style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>Wins<\/th>\n<th style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>Draws<\/th>\n<th style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>Losses<\/th>\n<th style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>Points<\/th>\n<th style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>GD<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding: 10px;border: 1px solid #ddd'><b>Suriname<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>5<\/td>\n<td style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>3<\/td>\n<td style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>0<\/td>\n<td style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>2<\/td>\n<td style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'><b>9<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>+5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background-color: #f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding: 10px;border: 1px solid #ddd'><b>Panama<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>5<\/td>\n<td style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>3<\/td>\n<td style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>0<\/td>\n<td style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>2<\/td>\n<td style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'><b>9<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>+4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding: 10px;border: 1px solid #ddd'><b>Guatemala<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>5<\/td>\n<td style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>1<\/td>\n<td style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>2<\/td>\n<td style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>2<\/td>\n<td style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'><b>5<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding: 10px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd'>-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Suriname&#8217;s<\/b> unbeaten streak now stands at <b>9 matches<\/b> in World Cup qualifying. This is the team&#8217;s longest streak in qualifying history. Their goal differential is the deciding factor if Panama also wins.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s on the Line? Everything<\/h2>\n<ul style='margin: 20px 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li><b>Suriname<\/b>: Direct qualification to <b>2026 World Cup<\/b> if they win.<\/li>\n<li><b>Panama<\/b>: Must hope for a Suriname loss or draw.<\/li>\n<li><b>Guatemala<\/b>: Honor and pride are all that remain.<\/li>\n<li>Job security for coaches on both sidelines.<\/li>\n<li>National pride for tiny Suriname across the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The winner of this group advances directly to the <b>2026 FIFA World Cup<\/b>. This is no playoff or play-in situation\u2014one win equals a spot in the tournament. For <b>Suriname<\/b>, it equals making history.<\/p>\n<h2>Can Guatemala Spoil the Party?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Guatemala<\/b> plays at home but enters with nothing to lose. Eliminated from qualification, they&#8217;ve had <b>5 matches<\/b> to prove themselves. Coach <b>Luis Fernando Tena<\/b> will field a motivated side seeking one final statement.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Estadio El Tr\u00e9bol<\/b> in <b>Guatemala City<\/b> will be packed. Home advantage matters, but <b>Suriname<\/b> won&#8217;t back down. They&#8217;ve already drawn once this qualifying cycle. They&#8217;ve shown they can perform under pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Will <b>Guatemala<\/b> use their home field to pull off an upset and deny <b>Suriname<\/b> history? Or will the underdog achieve the unthinkable on hostile turf? <b>Nov. 18<\/b> will provide the answer as one nation&#8217;s dreams end and another&#8217;s begin.<\/p>\n<h3>Watch the Previous Match<\/h3>\n<p>The <b>CONCACAF<\/b> recently released extended highlights from prior qualifiers:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Suriname vs. Guatemala: Extended Highlights | CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers | CBS Sports\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/ITT7jhvpo0g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>CONCACAF<\/b> &#8211; Official World Cup Qualifiers updates<\/li>\n<li><b>FIFA.com<\/b> &#8211; Tournament standings and match analysis<\/li>\n<li><b>ESPN Soccer<\/b> &#8211; Live coverage and team 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