Santis Hat-Trick Powers Guatemala to Key Home Victory

Guatemala fell behind early in the match but responded before halftime, regaining control through disciplined buildup and attacking pressure. The turning point came from Óscar Santis, who scored three goals to lead the comeback and finish as the match’s decisive figure.

Santis’ hat-trick marked one of Guatemala’s strongest individual performances of the qualifying campaign, helping the hosts pull away after the break and maintain their advantage through the final whistle.

With the victory, Guatemala moved into first place in Group E, strengthening their position in the second round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying.

The result kept Guatemala unbeaten in the group and reinforced their momentum heading into the next phase of the campaign.