With the beginning of the Gold Cup just around the corner, Óscar Santis prepares to dispute his first regional tournament under the technical direction of Luis Fernando Tena. Guatemala will debut next Monday, June 16 against Jamaica at 8:00 p.m.in a key duel for both the tournament and what it means to the World Cup tie and add confidence to high -level rivals.
“My first goal was to go around and thank God it occurred. Now comes Gold and I see it as a very nice challenge. I will give my best to continue transcending and put the name of Guatemala high, ”said the national striker, who is motivated by the opportunity that is now presented.
Santis also analyzed the group that touched Guatemala for the last elimination round towards the 2026 World Cup, and although he recognizes the level of selections such as Panama, he said that everything will be defined in the 90 minutes. “Today there is no favorite rival, everything can happen. The important thing is to be concentrated and united”He said.
For the attacker, the key on this path will be the union of the group: players, coaching staff, users and the entire environment that surrounds the selection. “I think the unit will highlight a lot in all this. We are all committed to the country and we know what we play,” he said.
On the debut against Jamaica in the Gold Cup, Santis sees him as a great opportunity to measure forces: “It will be a very nice game to know where we are standing. You have to take it seriously because in two months we will be playing the pass to the World Cup. ”
The player also shared that he has talked with group leaders as the national captain, coinciding that favoritism does not guarantee anything. “Many say that Panama has grown, but it doesn’t matter. They are 90 minutes to death and we are going to go looking for victory”He emphasized.
Grateful to the Guatemalan fans, Santis considers her an essential part of the process. “They are always. When we play at home and when we visit, the fans feel. We all dream of going to the World Cup and they are a fundamental part of achieving it, ”he said.
Óscar Santis lives this moment with enthusiasm, but also with maturity. He knows that the challenge is great, but also that there are reasons to believe. With the Gold Cup as the first great exam and the qualifiers on the horizon, the striker promises to leave everything on the court on his country.