These are the candidates for the Clausura 2026 championship in Central America

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April 30, 2026April 30, 2026By Mario Vásquez
These are the candidates for the Clausura 2026 championship in Central America

In Guatemala and Costa Ricathe regular phase of Closing Tournament 2026 has already concluded, so the Guatemalan competition is playing in the quarterfinals, while in the Costa Rican league the semifinals are about to begin. However, in Honduras and El Salvador The last day of qualifying has not yet been played.

The regular phase of the First Division National Professional Soccer League of Honduras concludes this 30 April, with five simultaneous games that will define the last classified to the next phase, since MotaguaRoyal Spain, Olympia, Olancho and Marathon They have already secured their classification, waiting for Platense or National Police.

For its part, the regular phase of the Salvadoran First Division of Professional Soccer concludes next May 1. The six simultaneous games will also define the last qualifier for the quarterfinals, an instance in which they are already FAS, Firpo, InterMunicipal Limeño, Alliance, Eagle and Metapanwaiting for Platense or Cacahuatique.

Despite this, in the region some contenders to the title, who hope to be crowned in their respective leagues to later compete in the Central American Cup of the North American, Central American and Caribbean Football Confederation (Concacaf), which will begin in July with the best teams in the area.

Costa Rica

The First Division in Costa Rica It is the most advanced Central American tournament, because the semi-finals will start next Saturday May 2 and there are only four contenders for the title: Club Sport Herediano, Deportivo Saprissa, Municipal Liberia and CS Cartaginés, with the great absence of the Alajuelense Leaguecurrent champion.

Herediano was the super leader of Closing 2026, with 38 pointsso he reaches the final phase in good shape and with the rhythm necessary to defeat any of your rivals. However, Saprissa Sportswhich finished in second place with 34 unitshopes to regain his throne and will not let the red-yellow win easily.

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Guatemala

The quarterfinals of the Guatemalan National Soccer League began on Wednesday April 29with the victory of Cobán Imperial over Mixco by 2-0 and the victory of Antigua GFC by 3-2 against Communications. However, although avocado trees are the current two-time championsthe main contenders for the title are Xela and Municipal.

The red devils They were left with the accumulated table and, after two consecutive runners-upthey hope that Clausura 2026 will make them the Guatemalan club with the most league titles. Despite this, the super goats They took the lead from them on the last day and, because they will close their premises in all the keys, they will look for the eighth moon.

Honduras

The last day of the Clausura Tournament will define the last classified to the next phase and will determine the leader of the championship between Royal Spain and Sports Club Motagua. In the absence of a date, the Cyclone It is at the top with 39 points, while the Aurinegros occupy second place with 37 points, waiting for a setback from the spoiled team.

On matchday 22, Motagua will visit UPN Wolveswhich in ninth place, with 18 points, no longer has a chance of qualifying for the next round. For its part, Real España will face Victoria Sports Cluba team that is in the last position of the accumulated, so a defeat could sign their decline to second.

El Salvador

The last day of Clausura 2026 will be played next Friday, May 1 and will define the last classified for the quarterfinals, between Cacahuatique and Platense Municipal. Likewise, date 22 will determine the positions of the eight classified for the next phase, with the exception of one, since Club Deportivo FAS He will not stop being the super leader.

The Fastanecos ocelots They were the most consistent team of the entire tournament and, with 50 pointsthey only lost one game in the entire regular phase, so the famous King of Cups of El Salvador hopes to keep its crown, because, on paper, no other club is at its level, although Deportivo Firpo will seek to surprise Usulutan.

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