NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · October 2, 2026 UTC
Tena Expects Tougher Match
Guatemala head coach Luis Fernando Tena stated that the Surinam team has improved compared to last year, pointing to their recent performances against Honduras and Martinica. According to Soy502, Guatemala has never lost to Surinam, previously recording a 1-1 draw in Paramaribo and a 3-1 win in El Trébol during World Cup qualifiers last year. However, Tena noted that their opponent features a better and more complemented squad with several tactical changes in attack. [1]
Lineup Adjustments for Guatemala
The Bicolor will play without offensive players Óscar Santis and Darwin Lom for the Friday fixture. Tena expressed confidence in his bench depth, highlighting the recent performance of William Fajardo following his hat trick in a 6-0 victory over El Salvador. [1]
Sources
- Luis Fernando Tena: "Este Surinam es mejor al del año pasado" — 2026-10-02T00:57:34+00:00
