Jamaica hosts Guatemala in the Concacaf Nations League on Friday, September 25, with kickoff at 8:00 PM ET. In the United States, the match airs on FOX Soccer Plus and streams on ViX. It opens League A Group B for both teams, with Jamaica chasing a third straight trip to the Nations League knockout stage.
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| Match | Jamaica vs Guatemala |
| Date | Friday, September 25, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:00 PM ET |
| Competition | Concacaf Nations League, League A, Group B |
| U.S. TV | FOX Soccer Plus |
| U.S. Streaming | ViX / ViX Premium on Prime Video |
| Venue | National Stadium (Independence Park), Kingston, Jamaica |
Where to Watch Jamaica vs Guatemala
ViX carries the match in the United States, with coverage beginning at 7:45 PM ET, according to TelevisaUnivision’s official streaming schedule. The match also airs on FOX Soccer Plus. Kickoff is 8:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM local time in Kingston, as listed in Concacaf’s official September schedule. Viewers can also subscribe through ViX Premium on Prime Video.
Why This Match Matters
This is the opening Group B fixture of the 2026-27 Concacaf Nations League for both sides. Group B contains Honduras, Jamaica, Guatemala, Suriname, Martinique and El Salvador. The top two teams in each group advance to the quarterfinals, while the bottom two drop to League B, so there is little margin for a slow start.
Jamaica is aiming to reach the Nations League knockout rounds for a third straight edition after the 2023-24 semifinals and a 2024-25 quarterfinal exit to the United States (5-2 on aggregate). The Reggae Boyz have lost just once in their last eight home internationals, and this is their first competitive match since the 1-0 extra time playoff final defeat to DR Congo on March 31 ended their 2026 World Cup hopes.
Guatemala is back in League A for a third straight tournament but has never advanced past the opening stage. Luis Fernando Tena, in charge since December 2021, led the team to the 2025 Gold Cup semifinals, and a result in Kingston would be a strong statement to open this campaign.
Team News
Jamaica will be without Leon Bailey, who withdrew with an ankle injury suffered playing for Olympiacos. Bailey was the squad’s top scorer with seven goals in 41 appearances, and Renaldo Cephas and Kaheim Dixon are among the wide options in his absence. Rudolph Speid remains interim head coach after the summer search for a permanent manager ended without an appointment. His 24-man squad was named on September 18, and 16-year-old Toronto FC II forward Jahmarie Nolan has earned a first senior call-up, with Walsall midfielder Courtney Clarke also in the squad.
Oscar Santis, who scored the winner against Jamaica in the 2025 Gold Cup, leads the Guatemala attack with 18 goals in 55 international appearances. Luis Fernando Tena remains in charge for this window.
Recent Form
Jamaica’s last five senior internationals, all competitions, most recent first: a 1-1 draw with South Africa in a friendly in Pachuca, Mexico on June 6; a 3-0 friendly defeat to Nigeria in London on May 30; a 2-0 friendly win over India in London on May 27; a 1-0 extra time defeat to DR Congo in the World Cup intercontinental playoff final in Guadalajara on March 31; and a 1-0 win over New Caledonia in the playoff semifinal in Guadalajara on March 26. That is two wins, one draw and two defeats.
Guatemala’s last five senior internationals, all competitions, most recent first: a 3-0 friendly defeat to Ecuador in Columbus, Ohio on June 7; a 3-1 friendly defeat to Czechia in Harrison, New Jersey on June 4; a 7-0 friendly defeat to Algeria in Genoa on March 27; a 1-0 friendly defeat to Canada in Los Angeles on January 17; and a 3-1 World Cup qualifying win over Suriname in Guatemala City on November 18, 2025. That is four straight defeats with no clean sheet in any of the five.
Head-to-Head
Jamaica and Guatemala have met 22 times, with 12 wins for Jamaica, five for Guatemala and five draws. The two most recent meetings came just six days apart last summer. Jamaica won 3-0 in World Cup qualifying at Independence Park in Kingston on June 10, 2025, with Jon Russell and two Warner Brown goals. Guatemala then won 1-0 in the Gold Cup group stage in Carson on June 16, 2025, with Oscar Santis scoring the only goal. That was Guatemala’s first win over Jamaica since October 2012.
Prediction
Jamaica 2-1. The hosts are strong at home and Guatemala arrives on four straight defeats, but Tena’s side won the most recent meeting and has the attackers to trouble Jamaica.
FAQ
What time is Jamaica vs Guatemala?
Kickoff is Friday, September 25 at 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM in Kingston, Jamaica).
What TV channel is Jamaica vs Guatemala on in the U.S.?
The match airs on FOX Soccer Plus in the United States.
Can I stream Jamaica vs Guatemala in the U.S.?
Yes. The match streams on ViX in the United States, with coverage starting at 7:45 PM ET.
Is Jamaica vs Guatemala on ViX?
Yes. ViX is a confirmed U.S. streaming option for Jamaica vs Guatemala.
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Where is Jamaica vs Guatemala played?
National Stadium, also known as Independence Park, in Kingston, Jamaica.
