National Soccer
The technical director Luis Fernando Tena He made official the return of Ordonez to the Bicolor who will be in the preparation game against El Salvador.
Ordonez will travel to the United States, to join the call of the Sele, to face El Salvador on May 31. (Free Press Photo: Douglas Suruy Franco)
The National Team of Guatemala begins to firmly draw its path to the qualifiers towards the 2026 World Cup and the Gold Cup. In a recent interview, the coach Luis Fernando Tena He cleared several doubts and generated expectation among the fans in confirming one of the most anticipated news: The return of Archimides Ordonez to the national team.
The Guatemalan attacker who plays in Moldova’s football will dress the blue and white camisole again, something that did not happen from the U-20 World Cup in 2023. ““Archimides will be, we have already confirmed it. He has worked well, is motivated and we want to see him again with us”, Said Tena, who showed his satisfaction for recovering a player with great projection.
In addition, the strategist made it clear that his commitment to youth remains firm. Matth Evans and Decar it wartwo of the young players with better performance abroad, are also being considered.
“There are boys who have earned it. We want to give them minutes and start integrating them. While some will not be holders, the selection atmosphere must begin to live“
As for the final list for official matches, Tena confirmed that it already has 95% of its defined payrollboth for the first eliminatory games and for the next edition of the Gold Cup. He explained that, except injuries or unforeseen, the group is practically complete.
The coach also revealed that hope to have the full group from June 1date on which the most intense work will begin prior to official commitments. It is expected that between June 1 and 5, most legionaries are already concentrated.
Tena stressed that internal competition will be key to raising the level of the team: “It is important that everyone knows that there is competition for the position, that no one has their place assured and that the performance with their clubs is what we most value”
With a group that combines experience and youth, and with the recovery of figures such as Archimides Ordóñez, Guatemala is ready with optimism to face the next challenges, seeking to return to a World Cup for the first time in its history.