Groups D, E, and F enter decisive matchday in U-20 Qualifiers

MIAMI – The 2026 Concacaf U-20 Qualifiers conclude with the final round of matches in Groups D, E, and F on Wednesday.

After round-robin play in the competition, the top team from each group will advance to the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship. Three berths are directly at play in as many encounters as the battles for first place culminate.

**Group D **

**Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs. Guyana **

The match will not be played as a result of Guyana being disqualified. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will claim victory by a 3-nil scoreline and the three points via forfeit.

**Haiti vs. Curaçao **

Group D action closes out with a battle for first place between Haiti and hosts Curaçao at Stadion Rignaal ‘Jean’ Francisca in Willemstad, Curaçao.

It will be the fourth matchup between the two in U-20 Qualifiers history. Haiti leads the series with three wins in the previous encounters.

Haiti (3-0-0) enters in command in the group and needs only a draw to seal the top spot.

Curaçao (3-0-0) also possesses a perfect record but requires a victory to climb up to first place and secure the qualification berth.

**Group E **

Barbados vs. Bermuda

Barbados faces Bermuda in Group E at the Costa Rican Football Federation Field # 2 in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

The meeting marks their seventh matchup in U-20 qualification. Bermuda leads the series with four wins to one for Barbados, while one encounter resulted in a draw.

Barbados (0-1-2) looks to exit the tournament with its first victory.

Bermuda (1-2-0) remains undefeated with five points so far and will eye the second win of its campaign.

Costa Rica vs. Trinidad and Tobago 

Costa Rica meet Trinidad and Tobago in a crucial clash for the top spot in Group E at the Costa Rican Football Federation Field # 2 in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

This will be the 12th time they face off in U-20 Qualifiers. Costa Rica remains undefeated in the series to date with a record of six wins and five draws.

Costa Rica (2-1-0) looks to secure the top spot with a victory or draw.

Trinidad and Tobago (2-1-0) have also remained unbeaten but need a win to secure qualification via the group lead.

**Group F **

**Martinique vs. Aruba **

Martinique and Aruba meet in Group F at Estadio Miguel Chocorrón Buitrago in Managua, Nicaragua. The meeting will mark their first encounter in the U-20 Qualifiers.

Martinique (1-0-2) will strive for a second victory to wrap up its participation on a positive note.

Aruba (2-0-1) will seek a victory in its final match of the Qualifiers.

**Canada vs. Nicaragua **

Canada takes on Nicaragua in a crucial match for first place in Group F at Estadio Miguel Chocorrón Buitrago in Managua, Nicaragua.

The meeting marks their fifth encounter in U-20 Qualifiers. Canada leads the series with three wins and a draw.

Canada (3-0-0) has been clinical on both sides of the ball, scoring 24 goals and conceding none. The Reds need only a draw to clinch first place.

Nicaragua (2-0-1) needs a win by at least 10 goals to move up from second place and take the qualification berth on goal difference.