PUEBLA, Mexico – The 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship kicked off with Costa Rica earning a 1-nil victory against Guatemala in Group B on Friday at Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla, Mexico.
Costa Rica opened the match generating two chances early on. An effort inside the box from David Garro in the 2’, and a long-range hit from Yerlan Sosa in the 14’, were met by saves from Guatemala goalkeeper Álvaro Medrano.
Kaden Farrier nearly handed Los Ticos the lead in the 20’ with a grounded ball from the left end of the box that rolled across the face of goal, but none of his teammates were able to connect for the finishing touch.
Guatemala was left a player down when Emir Ponciano was shown a red card in the 33’.
