Remodeling works in the National Stadium Doroteo Guamuch Flores They continue and this week it was confirmed that the 50% of the installation of the new French drainage system In the localities. This stage is key within the Integral Modernization Project of Zone 5.
The French drain that is being placed is designed with last generation materialswhich will allow a faster and more efficient water evacuationespecially on days of heavy rains. This improvement seeks to ensure that the pitch remains in optimal conditions throughout the year.
The Stadium remodeling It began at the beginning of 2025 and has involved work in different areas, from internal infrastructure to the surface of the field. For this reason, the National Team of Guatemala He has been forced to change his headquarters to play his home games.
Since the World Cup tie began, the bicolor has made Cementos Progreso Stadium Your house. There he already faced Guyana already Dominican Republicachieving important victories in an environment well adapted to international demands and with the support of the Chapina fans.
The area of zone 6 also aims to receive the matches of the third round of the tie to the World Cupscheduled for the second semester of the year. The National Football Federation keeps the execution times in the Doroteo, with the intention of not altering the sports calendar.
Although there has been no official date for the total conclusion of the works, sources close to the project ensure that the works could be extended for a few more months. The current approach is focused on correctly ending each phase to guarantee security, functionality and international quality.
The authorities have reiterated that this intervention is part of a Deep structural transformationwhich includes stands, health services, accesses, electrical systems and now, a drainage system adapted to FIFA standards.
When finished, the new Doroteo Guamuch Flores will be more than a remodeled stadium: it will be a Modern Guatemalan Soccer Symbolprepared to house international events and be the house of the national team again.