Now, everything will be defined this Monday, May 5 on the last day of the group stage, where the blue and white will play a true final for the classification.
Guatemala beat Seychelles by 6-4 score in a vital duel that allowed him to add his first three points of the tournament. With this result, the nationals climbed into third place in group A, but they still need help to ensure their pass among the eight best in the world in this historic participation.
The team led by the National Technician now faces its most complex challenge: Belarus, current group leader with six points and a favorable goals difference. The match is scheduled for 5.00 (Guatemala time) and will be decisive for the future of the chapines in the tournament.
Guatemala not only needs to win, but also to wait for a favorable result in the other group meeting, where Japan will measure Seychelles. The Japanese also have three points, but they have a better goal difference (+1), compared to that of Guatemala (-3).
To classify the quarterfinals, the Guatemalan team must overcome Belarus and wait for Japan drawing or losing to Seychelles. Any other result would leave the chapines out of the next round, regardless of the feat they achieve before Europeans.
The selection has demonstrated character and delivery throughout the tournament, despite the initial stumbling against Japan. The victory against the hosts injected confidence to the squad, which now dreams of writing a golden page in the history of National Beach Soccer.
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The 2025 World Cup represents Guatemala’s first participation in a world cup of this modalityand from the debut it has been shown as a competitive team, with a good technical level and claw on each play. Now there is only one more step to continue making history.
The Guatemalan fans have been aware of the team despite the complicated schedule, and it is expected that this Monday thousands will connect early to support the sand warriors in a decisive duel that could change the course of national sport.
With the heart in the sand and the intact illusion, Guatemala goes for everything in his last game of the group stage. The classification is still possible, and the country’s eyes will be placed in a new tricolor feat.
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