Football Federation of Belize

Following the disappointing loss against Costa Rica in the Gold Cup qualifiers, the senior men's national football team is expected to see significant changes under the new Minister of Sports, the Honourable Anthony Mahler. The national team, known as the Jaguars, suffered a staggering 13-1 defeat in aggregate goals against Costa Rica, which is led by Mexican coach Miguel ‘Piojo’ Herrera. Since the loss, Belizeans have expressed their disappointment in the national team’s performance and are calling for changes. However, the Football Federation of Belize (FFB), through its president, stated on Wednesday, March 26, that there are no major issues within the team, and any minor problems will be addressed.

Well-known instructor and football trainer Ada Abagail Cordova and island coach Elshaddai Bent have gained new skills by obtaining Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) certified coaching licenses. Cordova received her B license, while Bent earned his C license. These certifications enable them to coach and be recognized throughout the CONCACAF region, which extends from Canada in the north to Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana in South America.

The San Pedro Pirates Football Club (FC) began the Closing Season of the Premier League of Belize (PLB) with a new head coach, Ada Cordova. The island club received praise from fans and players nationwide for introducing the first-ever female head coach in the PLB. The Football Federation of Belize (FFB) hailed this as a historic achievement and congratulated Cordova on her successful debut, which featured an impressive 4-1 victory against Wagiya FC on Saturday, January 18th.

After their 2-2 draw against French Guiana on Tuesday, November 19th, the Belize National Football Team (Jaguars) advanced with a 4-3 aggregate score, qualifying for the preliminary round of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. This match was part of the CONCACAF Nations League.

The Belize U-16 Female National Team demonstrated their talent and determination at the 2024 UNCAF U-16 Girls Championship, which was held in Managua, Nicaragua. This prestigious tournament featured eight Central American teams, with the U-16 Female National Football Team from Costa Rica securing the championship title. Even though the Belizean squad could not secure a win, the experience served as a means for the young athletes to improve and develop their skills in the international field.

On Tuesday, October 15th, the Belize Men’s National Football Team, the Jaguars, delivered an impressive performance, securing a 3-0 victory over Turks and Caicos in the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Nations League. This win allowed the Jaguars to top Group B of League C, finishing with 12 points. This victory guarantees them a spot in League B for the next competition season, a significant achievement that will see them compete against stronger teams in the region.

The Belize Senior Men’s National Football Team (the Jaguars) returned home on Thursday, September 12th, victorious against Turks and Caicos and Anguilla in the CONCACAF Nations League. With these wins, Belize now leads in Group B of the tournament’s League C.

The island’s football club, Terror Squad, etched their name in history on Saturday, August 24th, by clinching the 2024 National Amateur Interdistrict Championship (NAIC) with a resounding 5-1 triumph over EZ Griga Conquerors. The final showdown at the Ambergris Stadium, witnessed by a packed house, was a spectacle that showcased the football prowess of the island boys.