Guatemala’s national team delivered a thrilling 4-2 victory over the Dominican Republic in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on June, 2025, at Estadio Cementos Progreso in Guatemala City. The match was marked by a dramatic turnaround, with Guatemala storming back after trailing at halftime to maintain their perfect record in Group E.
Óscar Santis was the star of the night, scoring a hat-trick with goals in the 6th, 59th, and 62nd minutes, propelling Guatemala to the top of their group. Santis opened the scoring early, but the visitors responded quickly—Dorny Romero capitalized on a goalkeeping error in the 16th minute to level the score, and Heinz Mörschel put the Dominican Republic ahead in the 36th minute.
After the break, Guatemala regrouped. Nicolás Samayoa equalized with a header in the 53rd minute, setting the stage for Santis’s decisive brace that sealed the win. The match had a 30-minute delay due to heavy rain and a minor traffic incident involving the Dominican team, but the atmosphere in Guatemala City remained electric throughout.
With this result, Guatemala’s hopes for World Cup qualification remain strong, while the Dominican Republic will look to regroup for their next fixture.
