Guatemalan football club Municipal achieved a significant milestone, defeating Verdes of Belize with a score of 1-0 in the Copa Centroamericana 2026 qualifying tournament. The winning goal was scored by Alejandro Cabeza, marking Municipal’s first victory in the competition and the first for a Guatemalan team. The match was held in Belize, with Municipal demonstrating dominance throughout the game. This win revitalizes Municipal’s hopes of advancing from Group D in the qualifying stages. The result is a boost for Guatemalan football, highlighting its potential on the regional stage. The team will aim to build on this momentum in future matches. This victory establishes Municipal as a contender within the Copa Centroamericana.