Guatemala defeated the Dominican Republic 4-2 in a FIFA World Cup Qualifying – Concacaf match played on June 6, 2025, at Estadio Cementos Progreso in Guatemala City. The victory, secured by a hat-trick from Óscar Santis, places Guatemala in a challenging position within Group D of the qualifying rounds.
Santis scored in the 6th, 59th, and 62nd minutes, leading the Guatemalan attack. Nicolás Samayoa added another goal for Guatemala in the 53rd minute. For the Dominican Republic, Dorny Romero scored in the 16th minute and Heinz Mörschel in the 36th minute. The match, attended by 13,642 spectators, was officiated by Guido Gonzales Jr.
The result shifts the standings in the group, with the Dominican Republic currently leading with two wins from two matches. Mexico follows in second place with one win and one loss. Guatemala, despite the home victory, remains near the bottom of the group with two losses. According to Facebook reports, the Dominican Republic’s performance has earned them first place in Group C.
This match was the first encounter between the two nations in the current qualifying cycle for the 2026 World Cup. Guatemala, coached by Luis Fernando Tena, had been seeking a positive result after a difficult start to their campaign. The win against the Dominican Republic provides a boost, but the team still faces significant challenges in their pursuit of a qualifying spot. The Concacaf qualifying process will award six automatic spots to the 2030 World Cup, with a seventh possible through an intercontinental playoff.
The Guatemalan squad featured Hagen, Samayoa, Pinto, Morales, Herrera, Altán, Escobar, Rosales, Castellanos, Franco, and Rubín. Substitutions were made throughout the match, including Navarro, Robles, Ardón, Saravia, Lom, and Lemus. The Dominican Republic’s lineup included players such as Hagen, Morales, Samayoa, Pinto, Herrera, Altán, Escobar, Rosales, Castellanos, Franco, and Rubín.
