Marco Antonio “fantasma” Figueroa Targeted for Honduran National Team Role
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras – December 3, 2025 – Former Nicaraguaโค national team coach marco Antonio “Fantasma” Figueroa is emerging as a leading candidate toโ take the helm of the โhonduranโฃ national football team, according โto sources within the Honduras Football Federation. The โpotential appointment comesโ as Honduras seeks a new manager following the conclusion โขofโ the 2026 โWorld Cup qualifying campaign.
Figueroa recently became a free agent after a accomplished run โwith Nicaragua, guiding them to the finalโ round of โConcacaf qualifying โคfor the first โtime โคin their history. While his contract with the Nicaraguanโ federation was not renewed, his performance has drawn โขsignificant interest from clubs and national teams across Centralโค America. The 63-year-old coach brings a wealthโ of experience, having previously managed Querรฉtaro, Monarcas Morelia, U Catรณlica, Everton, Universidad de Chile, and Cobreloa.
The Hondurasโข Football โฃFederation hasโ confirmed receipt โขof numerous coaching resumes, with an proclamation regarding their selection expected in the โcoming weeks. Figueroa’s nameโ is reportedly at โฃthe forefront of discussions, offering aโ provenโ track record of developing competitive teams and navigating challenging qualifying scenarios.
While also linked toโ Costa rican club Herediano, sources indicate Figueroa is seriously considering the opportunity to led โHonduras, viewing it as a significant step in โฃhis career. Honduran defender Getsel Montes currently plays for โa Costa Rican club where Figueroa has had success, having been a key player in their two championship wins. The appointment of โขFigueroa would signalโฃ a newโข era for Honduran โขfootball,โค aiming to build on the foundation laid during the recent โqualifying cycle and secure a spot in future World Cup tournaments.