Gonzalez scores four in historic Guatemala win at FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup | OneFootball

MIAMI — The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ continued Saturday, as Guatemala earned a 4-3 win against the hosts in Group A at The Paradise Arena in Victoria, Seychelles.

A six-goal first period delivered an explosive start between the two nations. Hosts Seychelles took the lead first with a goal from Brandon Labrosse in the 9’ 1P. Remy De Ketelaere extended that lead in the 7’ 1P to the delight the home fans.

Miguel Gonzalez answered for Guatemala in the 5’ 1P before Terrence Amade would restore the two-goal lead for the home side in the 4’ 1P.

Gonzalez completed his hat-trick with goals in the 4’ 1P and 2’ 1P to equalize before the end of the opening period.

After a scoreless second period, Gonzalez would find the back of the net again in the 12’ 3P to secure Guatemala’s first-ever victory at a FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

The victory keeps Guatemala in the race to advance to the knockout round, separated from second-place Japan on goal difference and three points behind first-place Belarus.

Guatemala will return to the sand at The Paradise Arena to open Monday’s activities against Belarus. Both nations will seek a victory to control their destiny in their quarterfinal hopes.

Fellow Concacaf nation El Salvador will continue its campaign in Group D against Oman on Sunday.