Honduras kept their World Cup dreams alive with a tense 1-0 victory over the Cayman Islands in the CONCACAF qualifiers, but the match was far from straightforward Played at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex in George Town on June, 2025, the game remained deadlocked until the 86th minute, when an own goal by Cayman Islands defender Wesley Robinson finally broke the stalemate.
Despite dominating possession and creating the majority of chances, Honduras struggled to convert against a resilient Cayman Islands defense and an impressive performance from goalkeeper Deshaawn Whitaker. The first half ended scoreless, with Honduras unable to capitalize on multiple set pieces and attacking opportunities.
The breakthrough came late, as a cross into the box led to a defensive miscue by Robinson, giving Honduras the crucial three points to stay atop Group A in the second round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying The Cayman Islands, despite the loss, earned praise for their determined display against one of the region’s traditional powers.
Honduras will look to build on this narrow win in their next qualifier, while the Cayman Islands continue their campaign seeking a historic result in the group.
