Deportivo Mixco has begun to move its pieces for the next season, in which it will seek consolidate as one of the leading teams in Guatemalan soccerboth locally and internationally.
The chicharronero team, led by the national coach Fabricio Benítez had an outstanding participation in the previous campaign, during which he remained in the top positions in both tournaments.. His consistency allowed him to finish in second position in the accumulated table and achieve a historic qualification to his first international tournament.
Mixco will participate in the 2026 Central American Cup, an unprecedented event for the Mixque institution, which is now preparing to compete on a regional scale.
However, in the National League he was unable to crown his good performance with a title, as he was eliminated in the final stages. In the Apertura 2025 they fell in the quarterfinals and, in the Clausura 2026, they were eliminated in the semifinals after suffering a defeat.
Confirmed reinforcements
With the aim of improving their performance and raising the competitive level of the team, the board began to strengthen the team. In the last hours, the club announced the incorporation of two footballers:
- Lynner García, winger from Communications
- Cristian “Chaco” Jiménez, former Municipal player full back
Both players were introduced through the club’s social networks, where Mixco welcomed them with the following message:
“We are pleased to announce your arrival at Deportivo Mixco. We are sure that you will be a great contribution to our team during this season.”
A campus under construction
These are the first additions to the chicharronero team, which will continue working on the formation of a larger and more competitive squad, with a view to facing the two tournaments that will be played: the National League and the Central American Cup.
So far, the club has not reported any official casualties, but it is expected that in the coming weeks it will announce movements related to possible departures and new additions to reinforce different areas of the field.
The Mixco fans remain excited for the new season, since the team has shown the ability to compete in the top positions. Now, with reinforcements and accumulated experience, he will seek to take the next step: fight for the national title and sign an outstanding participation in the international arena.