Honduras at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Los Catrachos compete in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Reinaldo Rueda, captain Andy Najar. CONCACAF qualifier (intercontinental playoff winner).
Honduras's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ranked #76 in the world, Honduras are one of the longer shots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 48-team format and expanded Round of 32 give them a more realistic knockout path than any previous edition.
Honduras face a stacked Group L: the average opponent ranking is #18, -58 places above them on paper. Realistically they are battling for one of the eight best third-placed slots.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Honduras: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group L is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Honduras match of the World Cup is scheduled for Thursday, June 18 against Norway at Hard Rock Stadium.
Honduras 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Honduras World Cup history
Honduras have appeared at 4 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains Group stage. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: DNQ, DNQ, Group, DNQ, DNQ, including 4 occasions when they failed to qualify.
Get Honduras data via API
// Fetch Honduras World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=honduras',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Group L opponents
Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Honduras in at the 2026 World Cup?
Honduras is in Group L alongside Italy, Croatia, Norway. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group L is #18.
Who is Honduras's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Reinaldo Rueda manages Honduras at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Andy Najar as captain.
What is Honduras's best World Cup finish?
Honduras's best FIFA World Cup finish is Group stage. They have appeared in 4 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: DNQ, DNQ, Group, DNQ, DNQ.
Who are Honduras's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain Andy Najar leads a squad whose standout names include Andy Najar, Anthony Lozano, Romell Quioto. The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Honduras qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
CONCACAF qualifier (intercontinental playoff winner). They came through the CONCACAF qualifying pathway.
What is Honduras's current FIFA Ranking?
Honduras are ranked #76 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Ranked #76 in the world, Honduras are one of the longer shots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 48-team format and expanded Round of 32 give them a more realistic knockout path than any previous edition.
What are Honduras's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Honduras face a stacked Group L: the average opponent ranking is #18, -58 places above them on paper. Realistically they are battling for one of the eight best third-placed slots. Ranked #76 in the world, Honduras are one of the longer shots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 48-team format and expanded Round of 32 give them a more realistic knockout path than any previous edition.
How can I get Honduras fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Honduras World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Honduras going back to their first tournament.
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