National Soccer
The National Team of Guatemala said goodbye to the Gold Cup 2025 after falling into the semifinals against the United States, but its participation will be recorded as the best performance of the bicolor in the history of the tournament.
The players of the National Team of Guatemala will receive part of the Economic Award won in the Gold Cup 2025.
The participation of the Guatemala selection in the Gold Cup 2025 It will be recorded in the country’s football history, being at the moment the best performance of the bicolor in the regional tournament.
The team led by Luis Fernando Tena stayed one step away from the grand finalebut attitude, order and good football shown in the competition generate illusion for what comes for the national team. The Bicolor ended on the podium, occupying an honorable third place.
In addition to sports recognition, the blue and white also took an award that transcends the economic: The total support of his fans and the recovery of confidence in the national team.
During each party, Millions of Guatemalans vibrated both in the stadiums and in their homes. In restaurants, public squares and in the Obelisk, the Guatemalan fans made their pride and unconditional breath feel.
The Bicolor Economic Award
As semifinalist of the Gold Cup 2025, Guatemala You will receive a total economic award of US $ 625 thousand (approximately Q4 million 800 thousand), distributed as follows:
- Classification to the group stage: US $ 250 thousand
- Classification to the quarterfinals: US $ 125 thousand
- Semifinal classification: US $ 250 thousand
Honduras, who also fell into the semifinals, obtained the same amount. For its part, the United States and Mexico, finalists of the contestthey will receive additional US $ 500 thousand, While the tournament champion will add US $ 500 thousand more, that is, he will earn US $ 1 million 625 thousand.
How is the prize distributed?
The amount received by Guatemala It is distributed based on internal agreements of the National Football Federation, Among the players, the coaching staff and support staff that was part of the process and participation in the Gold Cup 2025.