Honduras_national_under-20_football_team
The Honduras national under-20 football team is the national under-20 association football team of Honduras. They have made nine FIFA U-20 World Cup appearances.[1]
Quick Facts Nickname(s), Association ...
| Nickname(s) | La Mini H | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | FENAFUTH | ||
| Confederation | CONCACAF | ||
| Head coach | Luis Alvarado | ||
| Captain | Aaron Zúñiga | ||
| FIFA code | HON | ||
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| First international | |||
 Costa Rica 1–2 Honduras  (Panama; 7 March 1962) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
 Sint Maarten 0–12 Honduras (Bradenton, Florida, United States; 3 November 2018) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
 Norway 12–0 Honduras (Lublin, Poland; 30 May 2019) | |||
| FIFA U-20 World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 9 (first in 1977) | ||
| Best result | Group stage (1977, 1995, 1999, 2005, 2009, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2023) | ||
| CONCACAF Under-20 Championship | |||
| Appearances | 24 (first in 1962) | ||
| Best result | Winner  : 1982, 1994 | ||
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More information FIFA U-20 World Cup, Year ...
| FIFA U-20 World Cup | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | P | W | T | L | F | A | D | Pts | Finish |
 1977 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 4 | Group phase |
 1979↓  1993 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
 1995 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 14 | –9 | 0 | Group phase |
 1997 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
 1999 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 10 | –6 | 0 | Group phase |
 2001↓  2003 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
 2005 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | –15 | 0 | Group phase |
 2007 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
 2009 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | Group phase |
 2011↓  2013 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
 2015 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 11 | −6 | 3 | Group phase |
 2017 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 3 | Group phase |
 2019 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | –19 | 0 | Group phase |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | –7 | 1 | Group phase |
 2025 | To be determined | ||||||||
| Totals | 27 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 27 | 86 | –63 | 14 | — |
| CONCACAF Under-20 Championship | |||||||||
| Year | P | W | T | L | F | A | D | Pts | Finish |
 1962 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | –1 | 3 | Group phase |
 1964 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 5 | Runners-up |
 1970↓ 1974 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
 1976 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 3 | +21 | 15 | Runners-up |
| 1978 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 3 | +11 | 12 | Third place |
 1980 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 2 | +10 | 8 | Semifinalist |
| 1982 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 4 | +9 | 13 | Champions |
 1984 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | Second round |
| 1986 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | –3 | 0 | Qualifying round |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | –1 | 2 | Group phase |
| 1992 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | Fourth |
| 1994 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 6 | +12 | 18 | Champions |
 1996 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 4 | Group phase |
| 1998 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | +4 | 10 | 2nd Group A |
| 2001 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 9 | –5 | 6 | 4th Group B |
| 2003 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 5 | +5 | 6 | Qualifying round |
| 2005 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 6 | 2nd Group B |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 4 | Qualifying round |
| 2009 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 9 | +19 | 15 | Third place |
| 2011 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4 | +8 | 12 | Quarterfinalist |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | –1 | 1 | Qualifying round |
 2015 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 16 | +10 | 24 | Playoff winner |
| 2017 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 7 | +9 | 21 | Runners-up |
| 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 7 | +24 | 16 | Qualification stage |
 2022 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 5 | +10 | Semifinalist | |
| Totals | 134 | 82 | 22 | 30 | 276 | 130 | +147 | 215 | — |
| UNCAF U-19 Tournament | |||||||||
| Year | P | W | T | L | F | A | D | Pts | Finish |
| 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4th |
| Totals | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 7 | — |
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Current squad
The following players were named in the squad for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, to be played in May-June 2023.[2]
Caps and goals correct as of 10 May 2023, after the match against Uruguay.
More information No., Pos. ...
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GK | Juergen García | (2005-01-28) 28 January 2005 (age 19) | 8 | 0 | Lone | |
| 1GK | Medardo Laínez | (2004-02-04) 4 February 2004 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | Real España | |
| 1GK | José Valdez | (2003-04-17) 17 April 2003 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | Vida | |
| 2DF | Geremy Rodas | (2004-03-19) 19 March 2004 (age 20) | 7 | 1 | Minnesota United FC | |
| 2DF | Aaron Zúñiga | (2003-11-04) 4 November 2003 (age 20) | 7 | 1 | Real España | |
| 2DF | Javier Arriaga | (2004-08-01) 1 August 2004 (age 19) | 7 | 0 | Marathón | |
| 2DF | Darlin Mencia | (2003-04-09) 9 April 2003 (age 21) | 2 | 0 | Real España | |
| 2DF | Anfronit Tatum | (2005-06-02) 2 June 2005 (age 18) | 2 | 0 | Real España | |
| 2DF | Félix García | (2004-02-02) 2 February 2004 (age 20) | 1 | 1 | Olimpia | |
| 2DF | Julián Martínez | (2003-12-01) 1 December 2003 (age 20) | 1 | 0 | Olimpia | |
| 3MF | Tomás Sorto | (2003-01-16) 16 January 2003 (age 21) | 8 | 1 | Honduras Progreso | |
| 3MF | Isaac Castillo | (2003-05-24) 24 May 2003 (age 20) | 7 | 1 | Marathón | |
| 3MF | Odín Ramos | (2004-02-16) 16 February 2004 (age 20) | 7 | 1 | Marathón | |
| 3MF | Heber Núñez | (2003-09-28) 28 September 2003 (age 20) | 5 | 0 | Lone | |
| 3MF | David Ruiz | (2004-02-08) 8 February 2004 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | Inter Miami CF | |
| 4FW | Marco Aceituno | (2003-12-28) 28 December 2003 (age 20) | 8 | 7 | Real España | |
| 4FW | Exon Arzú | (2004-05-19) 19 May 2004 (age 19) | 7 | 0 | Real España | |
| 4FW | Kolton Kelly | (2004-02-12) 12 February 2004 (age 20) | 7 | 0 | Victoria | |
| 4FW | Jefryn Macías | (2004-01-02) 2 January 2004 (age 20) | 6 | 3 | UPNFM | |
| 4FW | Maynor Arzú | (2003-11-16) 16 November 2003 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | Real Sociedad | |
| 4FW | Daniel Carter | (2003-09-12) 12 September 2003 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | Real España | |
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Recent call-ups
The following players have previously been called up to the Honduras under-20 squad in the last 12 months and remain eligible for selection.
More information Pos., Player ...
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DF | Jeyson Contreras | (2003-03-16) 16 March 2003 (age 21) | 5 | 1 | Marathón |
v. United States, 1 July 2022 |
| MF | Miguel Carrasco | (2003-06-10) 10 June 2003 (age 20) | 5 | 1 | Real España |
v. United States, 1 July 2022 |
| MF | Edson Rocha | (2003-06-29) 29 June 2003 (age 20) | 5 | 0 | Platense |
v. United States, 1 July 2022 |
| MF | Antony García | (2004-10-29) 29 October 2004 (age 19) | 5 | 0 | Vida |
v. United States, 1 July 2022 |
| MF | Jafet Núñez | (2003-09-28) 28 September 2003 (age 20) | 4 | 0 | Olimpia |
v. United States, 1 July 2022 |
| FW | Kevin Güiti | (2003-03-08) 8 March 2003 (age 21) | 1 | 0 | Olimpia |
v. United States, 1 July 2022 |
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More information Rank, Player ...
| Rank | Player | Year(s) | U-20 Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryan Róchez | 2013–2015 | 9 |
| 2 | Marco Aceituno | 2022– | 6 |
| 3 | Alberth Elis | 2014–2015 | 4 |
| 4 | José Güity | 2005 | 3 |
| 4 | Mario Martínez | 2009 | 3 |
| 4 | Roger Rojas | 2009 | 3 |
| 4 | Anthony Lozano | 2011 | 3 |
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- As of 28 June 2022
- Includes data from FIFA U-20 World Cup, CONCACAF Under-20 Championship and UNCAF U-19 Tournament only
More information Opponent, Record ...
| Opponent | Record | Goals |
|---|---|---|
 Antigua and Barbuda | 3–0–0 | 11:4 |
| Argentina | 0–0–1 | 2:4 |
 Barbados | 2–0–0 | 6:1 |
 Belize | 5–0–0 | 23:1 |
 Bermuda | 2–0–0 | 5:2 |
 Brazil | 0–0–1 | 0:3 |
| Canada | 7–0–4 | 14:11 |
| Chile | 0–0–1 | 0:7 |
| Costa Rica | 7–5–5 | 18:21 |
| Cuba | 2–0–0 | 6:1 |
 Curaçao | 1–0–0 | 4:1 |
 Dominican Republic | 3–0–0 | 15:1 |
 El Salvador | 6–3–2 | 20:11 |
 France | 0–0–1 | 0:3 |
 Fiji | 0–0–1 | 0:3 |
 Germany | 0–0–1 | 1:5 |
 Grenada | 1–1–0 | 3:1 |
| Guatemala | 6–1–4 | 15:12 |
 Guyana | 1–0–0 | 2:0 |
 Haiti | 1–0–0 | 3:2 |
 Hungary | 2–0–0 | 5:0 |
| Jamaica | 6–0–2 | 23:8 |
 Martinique | 2–0–0 | 6:1 |
| Mexico | 1–4–8 | 4:20 |
 Morocco | 1–0–1 | 1:5 |
| Netherlands | 0–0–1 | 1:7 |
 Netherlands Antilles | 4–0–1 | 19:4 |
| New Zealand | 0–0–2 | 1:8 |
 Nicaragua | 6–2–1 | 31:8 |
| Norway | 0–0–1 | 0:12 |
| Panama | 7–2–3 | 24:16 |
 Portugal | 0–0–1 | 2:3 |
| Puerto Rico | 1–0–0 | 5:0 |
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1–0–0 | 3:1 |
| Sint Maarten | 1–0–0 | 12:0 |
 South Africa | 0–0–1 | 0:2 |
 Spain | 0–0–2 | 1:6 |
 Suriname | 1–0–0 | 1:0 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 3–1–0 | 11:6 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0–0–1 | 0:1 |
| United States | 4–4–2 | 5:6 |
 Uruguay | 0–0–2 | 0:3 |
 Uzbekistan | 1–0–0 | 4:3 |
 Vietnam | 1–0–0 | 2:0 |
 Zambia | 0–0–1 | 3:4 |
| Totals | 89–23–50 | 310:218 |
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List of managers since 1956 to present:[3]
- 1956 — José Santos
- 1958–62 — Mario Griffin
- 1964 — Hermes Bertrand
- 1976–77 — Rodolfo Godoy
- 1978 — Ángel Rodríguez
- 1980 — Carlos Cruz
- 1982 — Néstor Matamala
- 1984 — Mario Griffin
- 1988 — Carlos Suazo
- 1990 — Jorge Cabrera
- 1991 — Dennis Allen
- 1992 — José Ortiz
- 1994–95 — Luis Paz
- 1996 — Carlos Cruz
- 1998–99 — Rubén Gifarro
- 1999 — José Herrera
- 2000 — Marco Calderón
- 2001 — Hernán García
- 2002 — Óscar Salgado
- 2004–06 — Rubén Gifarro
- 2007–08 — Miguel Escalante
- 2008–09 — Emilio Umanzor
- 2010–14 — Javier Padilla
- 2014–15 — Jorge Jiménez
- 2016–19 — Carlos Tábora
- 2022–Present — Luis Alvarado
- FIFA.com – Honduras (HON) Profile[dead link] – FIFA U-20 World Cup
- "OFICIAL | ¡Estos son los mundialistas!" (in Spanish). Selección Nacional de Honduras - Twitter. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- LaPrensa.hn – Desafíe a Ismael – 17 November 2011