Highlights and goals of Guatemala 4-2 Dominican Republic in CONCACAF Qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
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The match ends

Guatemala came from behind and managed to come from behind to win the game 4-2. They dominated possession throughout the second half and managed to keep the 3 points at home.

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Guatemala continues with the advantage

The locals continue with the advantage and the game has already lost rhythm after the last 2 goals they scored in a span of 4 minutes. The visitors could not react and will continue with the disadvantage on the scoreboard. 

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Guatemala continues to dominate 

After the two goals in a very short period of time, the locals have looked better on the field. They have a two-goal advantage and the visitors have not responded. 

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GOLAZOOOOOO Again Santis

That's 3 more from the Guatemalan player. The Chapines have turned the score around, 4 to 2 they already win it. Great pass to the attacker who from outside the area took a great shot, impossible to reject for the goalkeeper of the visitors.

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GOOOOAL of Guatemala

Magnificent collective play by the locals. Santis defined in a great way through the legs of the visitor's goalkeeper. Great play that little by little they weaved, with patience Guatemala turned the game around.

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Guatemala wakes up

The equalizer goal has served them well and has awakened the local team. They generated more dangerous plays and showed themselves to be better on the field, unlike the Dominican Republic, who gave the ball away.

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GOOOOOOOOOOOL for Guatemala

Samayoa did it.

They took advantage of the set piece in a great way and the Guatemalan player anticipated the defenders to head in a great way, taking advantage of the goalkeeper who was ahead of him.

The locals woke up

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The second half is already in play

The second half has begun, we will see if Guatemala can get the equalizer in these second 45 minutes of the match. Dominican Republic keeps the advantage on the scoreboard and has been the better team on the field.

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The first half ends

Dominican Republic wins 2 to 1, great victory so far of the visiting team that has adapted better to the field and in a great way have taken advantage of the defensive errors that the Guatemalan team has had.

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Guatemala suffers

They have not been able to dominate the ball and suffer when they have it. Dominican Republic looks much better and dominate the game, after the second goal they keep insisting and get closer for the third goal.

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GOOOOOOOOOOOOL for the Dominican Republic

After an action in which Guatemala left a ball served, Morschel takes advantage of a pass from a teammate and takes a shot that fortunately ends up in the back of the net after the goalkeeper was unable to clear the ball.

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Dominican Republic looks for the second of the night

The visiting team takes advantage of the mistakes that Guatemala makes after the bad passes that they give at the start and they have shot at goal, the local goalkeeper has been attentive. Guatemala suffers in these minutes

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Change in Guatemala

Number 5 Rosales leaves the field and enters with number 17 Castellanos.

First change of the night due to the injury of the Guatemalan player.                                      

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Guatemala has recovered

Little by little, the local team is looking better and they have maintained their dominance in possession of the ball. They are the ones who have had more dangerous plays in these minutes but they have not taken advantage of them.

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After the equalizer, both teams have settled down on the field. Now it is Guatemala who has possession of the ball but they are playing in their own half. The visiting team is alert to any mistake.

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GOOOOOOOOOOOL came the equalizer

Romero appeared alone in the area, he took advantage of the shot left by goalkeeper Hagen. After the direct free kick from 3/4 of the field, the goalkeeper left a rebound and the Dominican player appeared in a great way.

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After the conceded goal, the Dominican team looks for the equalizer, they are the ones who have kept possession of the ball but in spite of that the plays are not really dangerous. Guatemala is attentive to any mistake by the visitors.

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GOOOOOOOOL for Guatemala

Oscar Santís scores the first goal of the night.

A mistake at the start by the visiting team, which ends in a play down the flank and after a great cross Santis scores the first goal of the match with an acrobatic shot.

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First 4 minutes of the match

Dominican Republic has looked better so far, they have possession of the ball and control it from side to side. The home team suffers without the ball                      

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The match begins

After the delay due to the rains, the match has begun. Guatemala and the Dominican Republic are playing a match of utmost importance in their aspirations for a ticket to the 2026 World Cup.

The warm-up

This is how the Caribbean team warms up in the minutes before the match.

The visitors have arrived

This is how the visiting team arrived at the stadium. The last details are ready before the opening whistle.

Local dressing room ready

The dressing room of the Guatemalan national team is ready. They will be wearing their white clothes for tonight. 

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The match will start 30 minutes later than scheduled.

Due to weather conditions, the whistle has been delayed. Both teams are warming up in the minutes before kick-off                                          

Dominican Republic Line up

These are the 11 of the visiting squad for this game

Guatemala Line up

These are the 11 players that Luis Fernando Tena is sending to the field for tonight's game

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What time is the Guatemala vs Dominican Republic 2026 World Cup Qualifying match?

This is the kick-off time for the Guatemala vs Dominican Republic match on June 5, 2025 in several countries:
  • Argentina: 11:00 PM
  • Bolivia: 10:00 PM
  • Brazil: 11:00 PM
  • Chile: 11:00 PM
  • Colombia: 9:00 PM
  • Ecuador: 9:00 PM
  • Spain: 3:00 AM (the following day)
  • United States (ET): 10:00 PM on fuboTV 
  • Mexico: 8:00 PM on Concacaf GO and Youtube 
  • Paraguay: 11:00 PM
  • Peru: 9:00 PM
  • Uruguay: 11:00 PM
  • Venezuela: 10:00 PM 

Key player of Dominican Republic

Junior Firpo is the player to watch for the Dominican national team. The defender who plays for Leeds United always gives guarantees in defense for his national team and this season with his club he played 34 games, where he gave 10 assists, and scored on 10 occasions. His club finished as champions of the Championship and won promotion to the Premier League.

Key player of Guatemala

Nicholas Hagen is the player to watch for the Guatemala national team. The Columbus Crew goalkeeper has played only 3 matches. He is the goalkeeper who has played the most games since the arrival of Luis Fernando Tena and is one of his most trusted men. He has played 30 games under the orders of the Mexican coach and has conceded 28 goals.

History between Guatemala vs Dominican Republic

The two teams have only met on three occasions. Since 2019, the Chapinan team has had the best results when they have met, as they tied 0-0 in a friendly in 2019, they have had a 2-0 victory in the match they had corresponding to the CONCACAF Nations League. In addition, in the second match of the continental tournament, they tied 1:1, in Dominican territory. 

Dominican Republic

Like Guatemala, the Caribbean team is seeking its first qualification to a World Cup. They are in third place in Group E. The Quisqueyanos have played two matches from which they have obtained only 3 points, having lost 1-0 in their visit to Jamaica on the first matchday, while on the second matchday they defeated the British Virgin Islands 4 - 0. 

Guatemala

The national team coached by Luis Fernando Tena is looking to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. It would be their first ever participation in a World Cup, currently the Chapinian team is in first place in its group with 6 points after winning its first two matches, 6-0 against Dominica and 3-0 against the British Virgin Islands. 

The match will be played at the Cementos Progreso Stadium

The Guatemala vs Dominican Republic match will be played at the Cementos Progreso Stadium, located in Guatemala City, Guatemala. This stadium, inaugurated in 1991, has a capacity for 17,000 spectators.

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