Guatemala selection He positively left his first 2025 exam after he got the Class 2025 Copacaf Cup classification after beating Guyana by 4-3 overall marker.
This result not only benefits the bicolor in the sporting aspect, since it gives it the opportunity to prepare before the most level rivals in the Concacaf tournament, but also in the economic part with An award that amounts to US $ 250 thousand.
However, there is a pending issue that seemed that it was already resolved, but that it has again gained relevance after a technician’s words Luis Fernando Tena.
The coach in charge of the Guatemalan team was consulted on whether the Cementos Progreso Stadium court, where he played at home, will continue to be the Bicolor’s house for the Concacaf Qualifiers towards the 2026 World Cup and His response gave space to debate.
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In Tena’s words, Guatemala adapted well to the Cementos Progreso court, which unlike the Doroteo Guamuch Flores, is synthetic and not of natural grass.
This aspect becomes important since some players, such as Aaron Herrera That he did not attend the call of the selection for the gramilla, they do not feel comfortable playing football on a court of these characteristics.
It was at the press conference after the duel against Guyana that the debate on the court again took strength, although it had already been commented previously that the Cementos Progreso would house the local parties of the National Team during 2025.
“The team adapted well, but it is something that I have to talk with the players, how they felt“The coach said.
“You have to see if for the June 6 match against the Dominican Republic we played here or If we are looking for another stadium“, said.
According to the Tena, the decision to change the stadium is in his hands, but first he must consult the sensations of his players.
What is the other option for Guatemala? For now, only one more stadium appears that could be the house of the National Team, and it isThe thoughtful stadium of Antigua Guatemala.