Team Overview

The Honduras national football team, nicknamed Los Catrachos, is the national team of Honduras and is controlled by the Federación Nacional Autónoma de Fútbol de Honduras. They are a rising power in CONCACAF, an ascent that started with their third place finish in the 2001 Copa América, where they were a late invitee, due to a late withdrawal by Argentina one day prior to kickoff.

History

Honduras qualified for the World Cup finals once, in 1982, getting draws against host Spain and Northern Ireland. Their best finish in the CONCACAF Gold Cup was second in 1991. Honduras won the UNCAF Nations Cup twice, in 1993 and 1995.

The Football War started after a qualifying game for the 1970 World Cup against El Salvador. After massive rioting between the fans, on 14 July 1969, the Salvadorian army launched an attack against Honduras. A cease fire was put in effect six days later.

Stars of the Current Squad

- David Suazo
- Wilson Palacios
- Carlo Costly
- Amado Guevara
- Maynor Figueroa
- Julio Cesar de Leon
- Ivan Guerrero
- Walter Martinez

Team Legends

José Cardona
Anthony Costly

Most International Matches Played

Most Appearances

Most Goals

Player Recognition & Awards

David Suazo - Best Foreign Player in Serie A (2006-2007)

Team Honours

- Honduras was the first Central American football team to make 2 points in a World Cup tournament.

- Honduras is the only Central American football team to defeat and eliminate Brazil in a tournament (Copa América 2001 in quarterfinals).

Management

National selection coached by Colombians, Reinaldo Rueda and Alexis Mendoza.

Uniforms

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