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Day 2 of the FIFA Amateur Football Environment Analysis Workshop continued on Friday May 22nd 2026 at the Grand Resort in Belize City with expanded participation from key national stakeholders involved in youth, community, and football development across Belize.

Friday's sessions welcomed representatives from the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Sports through the National Sports Council, district chairmen, FFB Vice President Onan McClean, Executive Member and PLB President Marlon Kuylen, along with club and league representatives from across the country.The workshop continued to examine FIFA’s findings and recommendations from its global amateur football analysis while encouraging collaborative discussions on strengthening grassroots football, league structures, youth participation, and long-term player development pathways in Belize.FIFA Amateur Football Manager Javier Sanchez highlighted that the initiative seeks to “increase global participation and grow the game for all,” while FFB Technical Development Director Philip Marin emphasized the importance of creating opportunities for players beyond the elite football pathway.Through technical presentations, group discussions, and stakeholder engagement, the Football Federation of Belize continues working alongside FIFA and national partners to build a stronger, more inclusive football environment for communities across the country. ... See MoreSee Less

The Football Federation of Belize, in collaboration with FIFA, officially launched the FIFA Amateur Football Environment Analysis Workshop on Thursday May 21st, 2026 at the FFB Training Room in Belmopan.

The two-day workshop is focused on reviewing FIFA’s global amateur football analysis and assessing Belize’s current football environment as part of broader efforts to strengthen grassroots and amateur football development nationwide.Day 1 brought together FFB President Sergio Chuc, General Secretary Ian Jones, FFB directors, coaches, and regional staff from across the country for a series of technical presentations and discussions led by FIFA Regional Technical Consultant Jorge Jimenez and FIFA Amateur Analysis Manager Javier Sanchez.The sessions focused on:✅ FIFA’s Global Amateur Football Analysis✅ Belize’s Amateur Football Environment✅ Strategic discussions on key pillars for future football growthBased on the findings presented, FFB directors and technical leads engaged in meaningful discussions surrounding the current realities of football in Belize and mapped a way forward to improve the status of amateur football nationwide. Through this cross-analysis, participants were able to identify areas currently performing well, while also highlighting areas requiring stronger collaboration with key stakeholders and partners.The discussions were heavily driven by data and research findings, which will support the Football Federation of Belize in developing future local strategic plans. At the same time, FIFA will utilize the findings gathered globally, including Belize’s contributions, to help shape its upcoming international strategic framework for amateur football development.FFB President Sergio Chuc noted that Belize’s football structure compares positively among more than 100 countries assessed through FIFA’s analysis, while emphasizing the importance of continued development and organization within the sport. ... See MoreSee Less

The Football Federation of Belize, through its Safeguarding and Human Resources Departments, recently facilitated a series of First Aid and CPR trainings for staff and coaches as part of its ongoing commitment to athlete welfare, safety, and staff development.

The initiative aimed to ensure that staff and coaches are well equipped, properly trained, and prepared to respond effectively in emergency situations while helping to safeguard athletes both on and off the field.The training sessions focused on several critical areas including:📍Before Giving Care📍CPR📍Breathing Emergencies📍Sudden Illness📍Environmental Illnesses📍Soft Tissue Injuries📍Injuries to Muscles, Bones and JointsBy investing in education, preparedness, and professional development, the Federation continues to strengthen safe sporting environments and reinforce the importance of safeguarding across all levels of football in Belize. ... See MoreSee Less