National Soccer
The Mexican coach of Guatemala sees positive what was done in the Gold Cup 2025 and sent a blunt message for the qualifiers.
Luis Fernando Tena, coach of Guatemala, celebrates the pass to the semifinals during the match between Canada and Guatemala of the Gold Cup of the Concacaf 2025. (Free Press Photo: Straffonimages/Fabián Meza)
Luis Fernando Tena confessed after having taken Guatemala to the semifinals of the Gold Cup 2025, And although he stayed at the gates of obtaining a historic classification to the grand final after losing 2-1 against the United States, the national team showed a good face and woke up once again, the illusion of attending a World Cup.
The Mexican coach sought before the media at a press conference after the defeat in the semifinals of the Gold Cup 2025 and He showed his most grateful version with the Guatemalan fanswhich never stopped supporting Guatemala in the tournament.
Tena also analyzed the commitment and was hurt by the result, but also sent a resounding message to Guatemala’s fans who hopes to see his selection in a scenario like the World Cup 2026.
The coach said that he is proud to have addressed the group of players who accompanied him in the adventure and that Guatemala stays with a pleasant mouth taste for the final round of the tie that will begin in September.
Luis Fernando Tena’s message for the qualifiers towards the 2026 World Cup
“I go with the pride of directing this group of players who give themselves. We go with a good taste in the face of the tie that begins in September“, said.
“We have advanced a lot in the tactical and mental. What should now worry is for players to rest well and arrive better to September,” he said.
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Finally, the Mexican launched a firm message for the fans.
“Guatemalan people can wait sentenced.
Guatemala’s next challenge will be on September FIFA date, when debuting in the tie. The bicolor shares the group A alongside El Salvador, Panama and Surinam.
The tie will run in October and November and Grupo’s first will advance to the 2026 World Cup, while second place, it will fight to be one of those classified to intercontinental repechage.