On Monday, March 2nd, 2026, as part of the qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics, the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) severely sanctioned the teams of Guyana and Anguilla by disqualifying them from the remainder of the competition. This sanction comes after an investigation following a deplorable violent incident that occurred on Saturday, February 28, during Guyana's last match, which degenerated into a mass brawl.

Consequently, the match between Haiti and Guyana scheduled for March 2nd was canceled, and Haiti was awarded a 3-0 victory by forfeit.

CONCACAF Press Release :

"The Concacaf Disciplinary Committee has imposed sanctions on the Men’s Under-20 National Teams of the Anguilla Football Association and Guyana Football Federation, as well as several of their players, following incidents that occurred during their Concacaf U-20 Qualifiers match on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

After reviewing the evidence and documentation gathered during its investigation, and in accordance with the applicable Disciplinary Code, the Committee has declared the match a forfeit in favor of Guyana. This decision was taken after Anguilla received five red cards, leaving the team with fewer players than the minimum required under Laws of the Game to continue the match. As a result, the 5-0 score in favor of Guyana stands.

Furthermore, the Committee has disqualified both teams from the competition, with their remaining matches to be recorded as 3–0 forfeits in favor of their respective opponents, imposed undisclosed fines, and issued the following four-match suspensions to players from both teams:

Anguilla: Keondre Belle, Keante Brooks, Shemor Browne, Khalique Jackson, and Cardinae Rennie

Guyana: Mateo Clark, Shaquan David, Sheldon Kendall, and Max Robinson

The suspended players must each serve their four-match suspensions during the following official matches of their representative team in the same age group in a Concacaf or FIFA competition. Where the suspension cannot be served in the same age group, they will be carried over to the next highest age category in a Concacaf or FIFA competition."

Our Grenadiers are taking this opportunity to continue their preparations for their final match against "The Blue Wave" the Curaçao national team (the host country). This is a decisive match where defeat is not an option for our Grenadiers; only a draw, a tie, or a victory will allow Haiti to secure its qualification for the World Cup and the Olympic Games.

Provisional Group D Standings :

#1 Haiti: 3 matches played, 14 goals scored, 0 goals conceded, 3 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses, 9 points;

#2 Curaçao: 3 matches played, 12 goals scored, 2 goals conceded, 3 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses, 9 points;

#3 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 4 matches played, 9 goals scored, 10 goals conceded, 2 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses, 6 points.

#4 Guyana: 4 matches played, 7 goals scored, 9 goals conceded, 1 win, 0 draws, 3 losses, 3 points.

#5 Anguilla: 4 matches played, 0 goals scored, 21 goals conceded, 0 wins, 0 draws, 4 losses, 0 points.

Calendar :

Rinaldo Jean Francisca Stadium, in Willemstad (Curaçao)

March 4th, 2026:

Haiti vs Curaçao (8:00 p.m.)

List of players convened : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-46932-haiti-concacaf-u-20-world-cup-qualifiers-d-1-player-list.html

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-46958-haiti-u-20-world-cup-2027-qualifier-grenadiers-defeat-saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines-4-0.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-46944-haiti-u-20-world-cup-2027-qualifier-our-grenadiers-crush-anguilla-s-rainbow-warriors-[0-7].html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-46919-haiti-news-zapping.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-46912-haiti-news-zapping.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-46877-haiti-football-know-all-about-the-2026-concacaf-u-20-championship.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-46814-haiti-champions-league-qualifiers-a-cuban-coach-for-our-u-20-grenadiers.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-46855-haiti-news-zapping.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-46814-haiti-champions-league-qualifiers-a-cuban-coach-for-our-u-20-grenadiers.html

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