Guyana stuns Haiti to book spot at FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers

On Tuesday, the National Under-20 Women’s Football Team qualified for the Concacaf Championship with a hard-fought 1-0 win against the powerful Haiti at the Antigua and Barbuda Technical Centre.

Myanne Fernandes scored the crucial goal, securing Guyana’s place in the tournament’s main draw for the second time.

Guyana needed a victory to progress from Group A, as only the top team advanced.

Their campaign began with a scoreless draw against Belize but was disrupted when five players were declared ineligible due to passport issues.

Despite the off-field challenges, the team rallied to achieve this vital win.

This is Guyana’s second appearance at the Championship. In 2020, they reached the quarter-finals, but Haiti eliminated them. Now, they have the chance to go further.

Guyana will participate in the Championship with five other qualifying nations and CONCACAF giants the United States and Mexico.

The top four teams from the tournament will qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.