Belize national football team facts for kids
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Nickname(s) | The Jaguars The Unbelizeables |
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Association | Football Federation of Belize (FFB) | ||
Confederation | CONCACAF (North America) | ||
Sub-confederation | UNCAF (Central America) | ||
Head coach | Carlos Slusher | ||
Captain | Charles Tillett | ||
Most caps | Deon McCaulay (63) | ||
Top scorer | Deon McCaulay (28) | ||
Home stadium | FFB Stadium | ||
FIFA code | BLZ | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 160 ![]() |
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Highest | 114 (April–June 2016) | ||
Lowest | 201 (November 2007 – January 2008) | ||
Elo ranking | |||
Current | 169 ![]() |
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Highest | 166 (September 2018) | ||
Lowest | 189 (January 2008) | ||
First international | |||
![]() ![]() (British Honduras; 19 February 1928) as Belize ![]() ![]() (San Salvador, El Salvador; 29 November 1995) |
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Biggest win | |||
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Biggest defeat | |||
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Gold Cup | |||
Appearances | 1 (first in 2013) | ||
Best result | Group stage (2013) |
The Belize national football team plays for Belize in international football games. The team is controlled by the Football Federation of Belize (FFB). This group is part of CONCACAF, which covers North and Central America.
Belize has never played in a FIFA World Cup tournament. But they did qualify for the CONCACAF Gold Cup once in 2013. They were knocked out in the first round. The team also played in the Central American Cup. Their best finish there was fourth place in 2013. The players on the national team are often called "The Jaguars."
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History of Belize Football
Early Games
Belize was once called British Honduras when it was a British colony. Their first international game was on February 19, 1928. They won 1–0 against Honduras.
After Belize became an independent country in 1981, their first game was on December 8, 1983. They lost 2–0 to Canada in Belize. Even though Belize became independent in 1981, they didn't start playing international football regularly until 1995.
First Big Tournament
Belize played in the 1995 UNCAF Nations Cup for the first time. They were eliminated in the first round. They lost to El Salvador and Costa Rica.
Belize has never made it to the World Cup. However, they finished fourth in the 2013 Copa Centroamericana. This fourth-place finish allowed Belize to play in a major international competition for the first time: the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
FIFA Suspension in 2011
On June 15, 2011, Belize started their journey to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. They played against Montserrat and won 5–2. This game was played in Trinidad.
However, the next game was supposed to be on June 19. FIFA, the world football organization, stopped it. They suspended the Football Federation of Belize (FFB). This happened because the government was getting too involved in how the football federation was run.
Team Look and Rivals
New Team Logo
In February 2023, the Football Federation of Belize showed off a new logo. This logo would be used for all of Belize's national teams. A designer named Rolando Ramirez created it. The new logo clearly shows a Jaguar. This is the team's nickname. The FFB hoped this new look would bring unity and pride to Belize's football community.
Who are the Rivals?
Belizean football players often say that their main rivals are the Guatemalan national team.
Home Stadium
The FFB Stadium in Belmopan is the main home stadium for the Belize national football team. Before this stadium was built, Belize did not have any football fields that met FIFA's rules. Belize has many other fields to play on, but they don't have good facilities for the players.
Recent Games and Upcoming Matches
This section shows how the team has played recently and what games are coming up.
Win Draw Loss Fixture
2024 Matches
Friendly 21 March | Belize ![]() |
1–1 | ![]() |
Belmopan, Belize | ||
19:30 UTC−6 | https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2024/03/21/belize-draw-1-1-with-puerto-rico-in-international-friendly-in-belmopan/ | Stadium: FFB Stadium |
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Friendly 24 March | Belize ![]() |
3–0 | ![]() |
Belmopan, Belize | ||
18:00 UTC−6 | https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2024/03/24/belize-crush-puerto-rico-3-0-in-2nd-friendly-match-in-belmopan/ | Stadium: FFB Stadium |
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2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 8 June | Belize ![]() |
0–4 | ![]() |
Belmopan, Belize | ||
20:00 UTC−6 | https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/520/288301/288302/400017760 | Stadium: FFB Field Referee: Bryan López (Guatemala) |
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2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 11 June | Guyana ![]() |
3–1 | ![]() |
Wildey, Barbados | ||
18:00 UTC−4 | https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/520/288301/288302/400017755 | Stadium: Wildey Turf Referee: Reon Radix (Grenada) |
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2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League 7 September | Turks and Caicos Islands ![]() |
0–4 | ![]() |
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
15:00 UTC−4 | https://www.concacaf.com/en/nations-league/game-details?matchid=740620 | Stadium: TCIFA National Academy Referee: Cleon Culley (Barbados) |
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2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League 10 September | Belize ![]() |
1–0 | ![]() |
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
18:00 UTC−4 | Polanco ![]() |
https://www.concacaf.com/en/nations-league/game-details?matchid=740645 | Stadium: TCIFA National Academy Referee: Steffon Dewar (Jamaica) |
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2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League 9 October | Anguilla ![]() |
0–1 | ![]() |
Belmopan, Belize | ||
20:00 UTC−6 | https://www.concacaf.com/en/nations-league/game-details?matchid=740665 | Stadium: FFB Stadium Attendance: 522 Referee: Ray Torres (Puerto Rico) |
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2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League 15 October | Belize ![]() |
3–0 | ![]() |
Belmopan, Belize | ||
20:00 UTC−6 | https://www.concacaf.com/en/nations-league/game-details?matchid=740678 | Stadium: FFB Stadium Referee: Victor Rivas (United States) |
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2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification play-in 14 November | Belize ![]() |
2–1 | ![]() |
Belmopan, Belize | ||
19:00 UTC−6 |
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https://www.concacaf.com/en/nations-league/game-details?matchid=755516 | Stadium: FFB Stadium Referee: Keylor Herrera (Costa Rica) |
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2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification play-in 19 November | French Guiana ![]() |
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Paramaribo, Suriname | ||
20:00 UTC−3 | Stadium: Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadion |
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Upcoming Matches in 2025
2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification March | Belize ![]() |
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Belize | ||
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2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup qualification March | Costa Rica ![]() |
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Costa Rica | ||
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2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 4 June | Montserrat ![]() |
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https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/520/288301/288302/400017753 | ||||||
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification 7 June | Belize ![]() |
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https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/520/288301/288302/400017761 | ||||||
Coaching Team
Here are the people who help coach and manage the Belize national football team.
Who Has Coached the Team?
Since the national team started in 1995, many different coaches have led Belize. Winston Michael was the very first manager from 1995 to 1996. As of 2012, the team has had 11 different managers.
Players on the Team
Current Squad
These players were chosen for the 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League C games. These matches were against Anguilla and Turks and Caicos Islands in October 2024.
The numbers for games played (caps) and goals scored are correct as of October 15, 2024, after the game against Turks and Caicos Islands.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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GK | Charles Tillett | 29 July 2001 | 20 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Orlando Galdámez | 24 February 1992 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Jaylen Lennan | 17 June 2002 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Brandon Jones | 3 July 1993 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Harlan Casanova | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Jordan Casanova | 30 April 2004 | 1 | 0 | Unattached | |
DF | Brandon Rogers | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Jordy Polanco | 8 June 1996 | 30 | 6 | ![]() |
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MF | Darrel Myvette | 15 December 1993 | 22 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Nahjib Guerra | 18 August 1994 | 20 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Andir Chi | 17 November 2000 | 10 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Gabriel Ramos | 19 January 2000 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Moisés Hernández | 26 May 1998 | 3 | 1 | ![]() |
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MF | Ramon Ramos | 23 November 1994 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Naim Wilson | 5 August 1997 | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Freybin Pagoada | 22 March 2002 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Krisean Lopez | 2 November 1998 | 30 | 4 | ![]() |
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FW | Michael Palacio | 15 February 2002 | 9 | 1 | ![]() |
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FW | Orlando Velásquez | 18 December 1998 | 4 | 2 | ![]() |
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FW | Jardehl Muschamp | 3 November 2002 | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Rene Leslie | 12 December 1999 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Brian Chavez | 17 May 2005 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Players Called Up Recently
These players have been called to play for the team in the last 12 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Woodrow West | 19 September 1985 | 46 | 0 | ![]() |
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GK | Earl Dyck | 21 October 2003 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Donell Arzú | 27 September 1999 | 9 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Ashley Torres | 15 September 1985 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Aldin Forman | 16 March 1999 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Devin Garbutt | 5 May 2007 | 1 | 0 | Unattached | v. ![]() |
DF | Richard Gillett | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Everal Trapp | 22 January 1987 | 55 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Eugene Martínez | 20 October 1997 | 15 | 2 | ![]() |
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DF | Jahron Myvette | 9 May 1995 | 7 | 0 | ![]() |
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DF | Deshawon Nembhard | 8 October 1994 | 12 | 1 | ![]() |
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MF | Delone Torres | 14 June 1994 | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
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MF | Warren Moss | 13 October 1999 | 13 | 1 | ![]() |
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MF | Nana Mensah | 19 January 1989 | 30 | 1 | ![]() |
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FW | Jaheim Mena | 23 February 2006 | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Latrell Middleton | 3 November 1999 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
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FW | Carlos Bernárdez | 28 December 1992 | 16 | 4 | ![]() |
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FW | Horace Ávila | 18 September 1999 | 11 | 1 | ![]() |
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FW | Michael Salazar | 15 November 1992 | 23 | 3 | ![]() |
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FW | Félix Martínez | 9 July 2005 | 1 | 1 | ![]() |
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Team Records
- Players whose names are in bold are still playing for Belize.
Most Games Played
Rank | Player | Caps | Goals | Career |
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1 | Deon McCaulay | 63 | 28 | 2007–2022 |
2 | Elroy Smith | 61 | 6 | 2004–2019 |
3 | Ian Gaynair | 57 | 2 | 2007–2022 |
4 | Evral Trapp | 55 | 0 | 2010–present |
5 | Woodrow West | 46 | 0 | 2008–present |
6 | Dalton Eiley | 41 | 0 | 2005–2019 |
Daniel Jiménez | 41 | 2 | 2008–2019 | |
8 | Harrison Róchez | 40 | 5 | 2004–2019 |
9 | Trevor Lennan | 37 | 1 | 2005–2019 |
10 | Elroy Kuylen | 33 | 6 | 2009–2019 |
Top Goal Scorers
Rank | Player | Goals | Caps | Ratio | Career |
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1 | Deon McCaulay | 28 | 63 | 0.44 | 2007–2022 |
2 | Carlos Bernárdez | 6 | 18 | 0.33 | 2019–present |
Jordy Polanco | 6 | 32 | 0.19 | 2015–present | |
Elroy Kuylen | 6 | 33 | 0.18 | 2009–2019 | |
Elroy Smith | 6 | 61 | 0.1 | 2004–2019 | |
6 | Dion Frazer | 5 | 8 | 0.63 | 2000–2008 |
Krisean Lopez | 5 | 32 | 0.16 | 2018–present | |
Harrison Róchez | 5 | 40 | 0.13 | 2004–2019 | |
9 | Norman Nuñez | 3 | 11 | 0.27 | 1995–2005 |
Vallan Symms | 3 | 20 | 0.15 | 2000–2011 | |
Michael Salazar | 3 | 23 | 0.13 | 2013–present |
Tournament History
This section shows how Belize has performed in major football tournaments.
FIFA World Cup
Belize has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup.
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Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
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1990 and 1994 | Did not enter | Declined participation | |||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||
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4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | |||||||||
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | |||||||||
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4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | |||||||||
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8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 13 | |||||||||
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6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 6 | |||||||||
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||
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To be determined | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | ||||||||
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Total | 0/9 | 31 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 38 | 66 |
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Belize has qualified for the CONCACAF Gold Cup once, in 2013.
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Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
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1985 | Not a CONCACAF member | Not a CONCACAF member | ||||||||||||||
1989 | Did not enter | Did not enter | ||||||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 12 | ||||||||||
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | ||||||||||
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Did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | |||||||||
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | ||||||||||
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3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | ||||||||||
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3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | ||||||||||
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Group stage | 12th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | Squad | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
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Did not qualify | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||
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5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | ||||||||||
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4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | ||||||||||
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6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 12 | ||||||||||
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6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 10 | ||||||||||
Total | Group stage | 1/18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | — | 49 | 5 | 5 | 39 | 34 | 100 |
CONCACAF Nations League
This tournament helps teams qualify for the Gold Cup and other competitions.
CONCACAF Nations League history | |
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First match | ![]() ![]() (5 September 2019; Cayenne, French Guiana) |
Biggest win | ![]() ![]() (7 September 2024; Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands) |
Biggest defeat | ![]() ![]() (10 October 2019; Belmopan, Belize) |
Best result | — |
Worst result | — |
Copa Centroamericana
This was a football tournament for teams in Central America.
Belize first played internationally in the 1995 tournament in El Salvador. Their very first international game was on November 29 against the host team. El Salvador won 3–0. On December 1, Belize scored their first international goal ever. They lost 2–1 to Costa Rica and were out of the tournament.
Belize's Head-to-Head Records
This table shows how Belize has played against other national teams. Updated on November 19, 2024, after the game against French Guiana
Positive Record Neutral Record Negative Record
Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GF |
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2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 |
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 |
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5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 14 | −13 |
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2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 18 | −17 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | −6 |
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4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
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10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 29 | −23 |
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8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 7 | +3 |
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5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
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13 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 23 | −13 |
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | –2 |
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10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 24 | −20 |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | −9 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 |
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13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 25 | –6 |
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6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 | −7 |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 |
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4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | −1 |
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6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | –1 |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | +12 |
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2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | −5 |
Total | 118 | 31 | 22 | 65 | 124 | 216 | −92 |
See also
In Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Belice para niños