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Key Facts
- What happened Guatemala beat El Salvador 6-0 in a Concacaf Nations League group match, with a hat-trick from forward William Jehú Fajardo.
- When and where Monday 28 September 2026, 20:00 local time (22:00 in New York), at Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera (El Trébol), Guatemala City.
- Why it matters It was Guatemala’s first win of the 2026–27 campaign, and El Salvador’s first defeat of the campaign (it had beaten Martinique on the opening matchday).
- For travellers Seats at El Trébol are few (at least 7,000 on sale for this match), sold through Ticketshow Guatemala, priced from Q280 (about US$37) to Q1,330 (about US$174).
Guatemala crushed neighbours El Salvador 6-0 at El Trébol on Monday 28 September 2026 and went on to win Group B.
Guatemala beat El Salvador 6-0 in Guatemala City on Monday 28 September 2026. Darwin Lom opened the scoring in the 8th minute and Rubio Rubín made it 2-0 in the 28th.
Forward William Jehú Fajardo scored in the 32nd minute, making it 3-0 at half-time. Jorge Aparicio added the fourth in the 56th, and Fajardo completed his hat-trick in the 89th minute and in stoppage time.
Guatemala vs El Salvador: how the 6-0 happened
Guatemala led 3-0 at half-time and scored three more after the break. Mexican coach Luis Fernando Tena’s side had lost its opening group match at Jamaica, so the win gave it a first three points.
El Salvador had started the group with a win over Martinique and arrived with its confidence high. It left Guatemala City with a heavy defeat.
The Group B picture after the match
The 2026–27 Nations League opens with two six-team groups in a Swiss-style format, so each team plays only four group matches. Guatemala’s Group B also includes Honduras, Jamaica, Suriname, Martinique and El Salvador.
Guatemala drew 0-0 away at Suriname on 2 October and went into the final round with 4 points, third in Group B. El Salvador lost 2-0 at Jamaica in the same round. The top two teams in each group go into two-legged quarterfinals in November against the four seeded sides: Mexico, the United States, Canada and Panama.
The finals are planned for SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in March 2027. On 5 October Guatemala beat Suriname 1-0 at El Trébol, with Matthew Evans scoring in stoppage time.
That lifted Guatemala to first place in Group B and into the quarterfinals for the first time, where it faces Canada.
Why this result matters to fans abroad
Guatemala and El Salvador share a border, a language and a long football rivalry, and meetings between the two draw large crowds on both sides of the frontier. For Guatemala, a six-goal home win is the clearest early sign of what coach Tena’s side can do.
For El Salvador, a heavy defeat after a winning start leaves little margin in a short, four-match group stage.
What it means for you
If you plan to watch the national team at El Trébol, expect the same rules as for this match. Fedefut, Guatemala’s football federation, sold at least 7,000 tickets for this match through Ticketshow Guatemala (ticketshowgt.com).
At 7.64 quetzales to the US dollar (RT market data, 15 October 2026), General Norte costs Q280 (about US$37). Platea Sur and Preferencia cost Q730 (about US$96) and Tribuna Q1,330 (about US$174).
Roads around the stadium in Zona 3 are among the busiest in the city on match nights, so arrange a ride home in advance. Many bars and restaurants across the capital show the national team’s matches if you have no ticket.
What is not known
We have not confirmed an attendance figure for the 6-0 match. The dates of the two quarterfinal legs against Canada, due in the November window, should be checked on Concacaf’s site.
We have not found ticket details for the quarterfinal home leg yet. Watch Ticketshow Guatemala and Fedefut’s channels for sales announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score in Guatemala vs El Salvador?
Guatemala won 6-0 at Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera (El Trébol) in Guatemala City on Monday 28 September 2026. Darwin Lom, Rubio Rubín, Jorge Aparicio and William Jehú Fajardo (three goals) scored.
When and where was the match played?
It kicked off at 20:00 local time on Monday 28 September 2026 at El Trébol in Guatemala City, which is 22:00 in New York. It was a Concacaf Nations League Group B match.
What is the format of the Concacaf Nations League?
The 2026–27 edition starts with two six-team groups in a Swiss-style format, with four group matches per team. The top two in each group meet Mexico, the United States, Canada and Panama in two-legged quarterfinals in November.
How much do tickets cost at El Trébol?
For this match, prices ran from Q280 (about US$37) in General Norte to Q1,330 (about US$174) in Tribuna. Platea Sur, Preferencia and the visitors’ section cost Q730 (about US$96) each.
Where can I buy tickets for Guatemala home games?
For this match Fedefut sold tickets through Ticketshow Guatemala at ticketshowgt.com. Check the site for sales dates before each home game.
Sources: Emisoras Unidas (match report), Excélsior, Concacaf’s 2026–27 Nations League schedule, Inside World Football, and Fedefut ticket details as reported by Guatefutbol, Prensa Libre, Publinews, El Diario de Hoy and La Hora.
- emisorasunidas.com
- excelsior.com.mx
- concacaf.com
- insideworldfootball.com
- concacaf.com (quarterfinal qualifiers)
- guatefutbol.com
- prensalibre.com
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