International football
Luis Fernando Tena’s team already has marked the next Guatemala challenges for 2025.
Luis Fernando Tena, coach of Guatemala, during the match between the United States and Guatemala of the Gold Cup of the Concacaf 2025. (Free Press Photo: Straffonimages/Fabián Meza)
The Guatemala selection closed its best participation in a Gold Cup in 29 years After falling into semifinals against the United States by 2-1 score.
The national team faced the American team in a memorable game, but it was not enough to reach the Grand Final, which will be played on Sunday, July 6 at 5:00 p.m.
Despite his good participation in the most important Concacaf tournament, Guatemala must pass the page and focus on the next challenges, in a year that will be key to Luis Fernando Tena’s project.
In the last month, Guatemala played a total of eight games: one friendly, two for qualifiers and five in the Gold Cup 2025. The balance was three victories, two draws and three losses.
What is coming for Guatemala in the calendar?
For now, Guatemala It is ready to play the six matches corresponding to the Concacaf World Cup qualifiers.
The last round of the qualifiers will begin in September and will extend with meetings in October and November.
In total, Guatemala will play three games at home and three more as a visitor. If you achieve a good position – such as a group or one of the best second ones -, it could be classified directly to the 2026 World Cup or access to intercontinental repechage.
The closest challenge will be to open the tie against El Salvador and then visit Panama on September.
At the moment there are no scheduled friendly matches, but Luis Fernando Tena said that at least one preparation duel will be sought.