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Concacaf reduces Guatemala’s Nations League stadium capacity vs. Canada after racist incidents, suspends 2

Concacaf has sanctioned the Guatemalan Football Association for racist incidents during the Nations League group stage on Oct. 2 against Suriname. The punishments give Canada an even stronger advantage heading into the Nations League quarterfinals in November. Suriname forward Richonell…

Canadian Soccer Daily

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 9:04 PM

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Concacaf sanctioned Guatemala with a 25 percent stadium capacity reduction against Canada following racist fan incidents.
Guatemala players Jonathan Franco and Carlos Estrada each received three-match suspensions for violent conduct.
The sanctions stem from discriminatory chants, object throwing, and post-match confrontations against Suriname on October 2.

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Concacaf has sanctioned the Guatemalan Football Association following racist incidents and fan misconduct during an October 2 Nations League match against Suriname. As part of the disciplinary measures, Guatemala must enforce a 25 percent stadium capacity reduction for its upcoming quarterfinal first leg against Canada on November 13.

In addition to the partial stadium closure and fines, Concacaf handed three-match violent conduct suspensions to Guatemala players Jonathan Franco and Carlos Estrada following a post-match fracas. Suriname goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen and staff member Johnny Gambier were also suspended, while Guatemala was ordered to submit a discrimination prevention plan.

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