The 2026 Clausura Tournament of the Guatemalan National League enters its peak. TAfter 21 rounds were played and after the victory of Comunicaciones at home against Guastatoya, The competition reaches its last date with almost all fronts open: the fight for leadership in the qualifying phase, places in the league, relegation and individual prizes.
With only one day left to play, it still remains to know the eight teams that will be in the big party where up to six already have their ticket to said phase, as well as the club that will lose the category and will accompany the already relegated Deportivo Achuapa to the First Division. In addition, the pairings for the quarterfinals will be defined, the least defeated goalkeeper and the scoring champion, a prize that is hotter than ever.
The general table reflects the closeness of the tournament, with minimal differences between the first places and with a closing not suitable for the faint of heart. Even the winner of the qualifying phase will be known until the final whistle on the last date.
At the bottom, the drama is no less. Four teams arrive with mathematical options to save themselves, which turns the last day into a true parallel final. Each goal and each point could make the difference between permanence and relegation, which raises tension in various settings in the country.
A fight for goals as close as the tournament
The battle to become the top scorer of Clausura 2026 is a reflection of an even and competitive tournament. Two forwards star in a duel inch by inch to win the scoring title, while other attackers still have mathematical options.
Nicolás Martínez (Argentina – Deportivo Mixco) | 15 goals
The Argentine forward continues in a state of grace and is very close to achieving a historic feat: achieving his third consecutive scoring title in Guatemalan soccer. Scoring champion of the Clausura 2025 and the Apertura 2025, Martínez not only leads the scoring table, but also contributes leadership, mobility and offensive weight to a Mixco that fights both for the Clausura leadership and for the accumulated table.
Diego Casas (Uruguay – Deportivo Marquense) | 14 goals
The Uruguayan is experiencing one of the best moments since he arrived in national football and has become the lions’ main offensive asset. His goals have been decisive for Marquense to stay alive in the fight to avoid relegation. Casas stands out not only for his scoring instinct, but also for his mobility, physical strength and good technical resources in attack.
William Fajardo (Guatemala – Atlético Mictlán) | 11 goals
The only Guatemalan who remains in the direct fight for goals is one of the great revelations of the tournament. His scores have been vital for Mictlán to continue in the fight for permanence and, in addition, to consolidate itself as the top national leader in the scoring table.
Dairon Reyes (Cuba – Communications) | 9 goals
The Cuban attacker has shown versatility and forcefulness with the cream team, and is so far the top foreign scorer since his arrival at the institution. Although he has been denied a goal in recent days, his contribution has been key in the Communications campaign.
Janderson Pereira (Brazil – Cobán Imperial) | 9 goals
The Brazilian continues to be one of the most unbalancing men in the Cobanero attack. His mobility and presence in the area make him an offensive reference for the princes charming, which is why he remains among the outstanding scorers of the competition.