Carlos “El Pescado” Ruiz turned on the conversation again in the prelude to Guatemala’s debut in the Gold Cup 2025sharing in their stories with Panamanian Blas Pérez, who left a phrase that already travels the dressing rooms: “We are going to hit you first”.
The historic scorer of the bicolor analyzed Group C of the tournament and made it clear that, although he recognizes the potential of Panama, There is no fear in the Guatemalan camp.
Ruiz, who shared a moment with an ex -partner Panamanian in a friendly but spicy tone, said they are now “In working mode”. Both former players share that with the mind set to make the most of the duels against rivals that he will also face in the Phase 3 of the World Cup tie.
“It is a complicated group in this Gold Cup, is Panama, for me the best selection of Concacaf, but it will serve a lot for the next matches in phase 3,” said the “fish”, recognizing the strategic value of these previous matches.
Guatemala will face Panama both in Gold Cup as in QUALINATORY TO THE 2026 World Cupand Ruiz is confident that this first cross will be key to sending a message. “They have never been favorites, and now let’s see how they respond with pressure. We are loose,” warned the national idol.
The bicolor will debut this Monday, June 16 at 8:00 p.m. Jamaicabut the duel is already felt in front of the Panamanians, marked in red both in this tournament and in the tie.
“They are going to shake the legs, shadow,” Ruiz released with former Honduran striker, Carlos Pavón, making it clear that the Guatemalan team does not plan to give anything. With new faces, a compromised squad and the support of figures such as the “fish”, the national team points out.
Guatemala not only seeks to overcome what was done in the previous edition of Cup Gold, he also wants to take advantage of each game to strengthen himself for the real dream: classify the 2026 World Cup.
Both players share the stage when part of the staff that will analyze the Gold Cup in the United States, along with Carlos “Pescado” Ruiz, are Blas Pérez, Carlos Pavón and Celso Borges, all former figures of Central American teams.