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Jamaica vs Guatemala: Nations League Opener!
26 Sep
Summary
- Jamaica and Guatemala commence their CONCACAF Nations League campaign in Kingston.
- Guatemala seeks to improve on past Nations League performance.
- Jamaica faces absences from key players Leon Bailey and Demarai Gray.
The 2026/27 CONCACAF Nations League begins with a significant fixture as Jamaica hosts Guatemala in Kingston. Both nations are placed in League A, Group B, alongside Honduras, El Salvador, Suriname, and Martinique.
Guatemala has yet to reach the Nations League final phase and will be looking to change that this year. They previously defeated Jamaica in the Gold Cup, with Oscar Santis scoring the sole goal. This victory broke a streak where Jamaica had secured three consecutive clean sheets against Guatemala and won two of those encounters.
Jamaica will be missing key players, including Olympiakos winger Leon Bailey and Birmingham City forward Demarai Gray. Guatemala faces notable absences as well, with former D.C. United defender Aaron Herrera being waived by his MLS club. Columbus Crew goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen has been added to the squad for his 56th cap.
