Honduras national under-20 football team
| Nickname(s) | La Mini H | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | FENAFUTH | ||
| Confederation | CONCACAF | ||
| Head coach | Luis Alvarado | ||
| Captain | Aaron Zúñiga | ||
| FIFA code | HON | ||
| |||
| First international | |||
| Costa Rica 1–2 (Panama; 7 March 1962) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
| Sint Maarten 0–12 (Bradenton, Florida, United States; 3 November 2018) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
| Norway 12–0 (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) | ||
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]
Tournament history
| 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 | |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | –19 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | –3 | 1 | |
| 2025 | Did not qualify | ||||||||
| Totals | 27 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 27 | 86 | –59 | 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 | — |
Players
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.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Juergen García | 28 January 2005 | 8 | 0 | Lone | |
| GK | Medardo Laínez | 4 February 2004 | 0 | 0 | Real España | |
| GK | José Valdez | 17 April 2003 | 0 | 0 | Vida | |
| DF | Geremy Rodas | 19 March 2004 | 7 | 1 | Minnesota United FC | |
| DF | Aaron Zúñiga | 4 November 2003 | 7 | 1 | Real España | |
| DF | Javier Arriaga | 1 August 2004 | 7 | 0 | Marathón | |
| DF | Darlin Mencia | 9 April 2003 | 2 | 0 | Real España | |
| DF | Anfronit Tatum | 2 June 2005 | 2 | 0 | Real España | |
| DF | Félix García | 2 February 2004 | 1 | 1 | Olimpia | |
| DF | Julián Martínez | 1 December 2003 | 1 | 0 | Olimpia | |
| MF | Tomás Sorto | 16 January 2003 | 8 | 1 | Honduras Progreso | |
| MF | Isaac Castillo | 24 May 2003 | 7 | 1 | Marathón | |
| MF | Odín Ramos | 16 February 2004 | 7 | 1 | Marathón | |
| MF | Heber Núñez | 28 September 2003 | 5 | 0 | Lone | |
| MF | David Ruiz | 8 February 2004 | 0 | 0 | Inter Miami CF | |
| FW | Marco Aceituno | 28 December 2003 | 8 | 7 | Real España | |
| FW | Exon Arzú | 19 May 2004 | 7 | 0 | Real España | |
| FW | Kolton Kelly | 12 February 2004 | 7 | 0 | Victoria | |
| FW | Jefryn Macías | 2 January 2004 | 6 | 3 | UPNFM | |
| FW | Maynor Arzú | 16 November 2003 | 0 | 0 | Real Sociedad | |
| FW | Daniel Carter | 12 September 2003 | 0 | 0 | Real España | |
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.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DF | Jeyson Contreras | 16 March 2003 | 5 | 1 | Marathón | v. United States, 1 July 2022 |
| MF | Miguel Carrasco | 10 June 2003 | 5 | 1 | Real España | v. United States, 1 July 2022 |
| MF | Edson Rocha | 29 June 2003 | 5 | 0 | Platense | v. United States, 1 July 2022 |
| MF | Antony García | 29 October 2004 | 5 | 0 | Vida | v. United States, 1 July 2022 |
| MF | Jafet Núñez | 28 September 2003 | 4 | 0 | Olimpia | v. United States, 1 July 2022 |
| FW | Kevin Güiti | 8 March 2003 | 1 | 0 | Olimpia | v. United States, 1 July 2022 |
Top goalscorers
| 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 |
List of coaches
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
Honours
References
- ^ FIFA.com – Honduras (HON) Profile – 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 Archived 2011-11-19 at the Wayback Machine – 17 November 2011
Head-to-head record
The following table shows Honduras' head-to-head record in the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
| Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 0.00 |
| Brazil | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 0.00 |
| Chile | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | −7 | 0.00 |
| Fiji | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 0.00 |
| France | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | −5 | 0.00 |
| Gambia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0.00 |
| Germany | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 0.00 |
| Hungary | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 100.00 |
| Morocco | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 50.00 |
| New Zealand | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | −7 | 0.00 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | −6 | 0.00 |
| Norway | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | −12 | 0.00 |
| Portugal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 0.00 |
| South Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0.00 |
| South Korea | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +0 | 0.00 |
| Spain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | −5 | 0.00 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0.00 |
| Uruguay | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 0.00 |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 100.00 |
| Vietnam | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 100.00 |
| Zambia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 0.00 |
| Total | 27 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 27 | 86 | −59 | 18.52 |