Guatemala vs El Salvador in Guatemala City: 7,000 Tickets for 28 September
GUATEMALA · GUATEMALA CITY · EXPATS
Key Facts
- —What it is A Concacaf Nations League group match between neighbours and old football rivals Guatemala and El Salvador.
- —When and where Monday 28 September 2026, 20:00, at Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera (El Trébol), Guatemala City.
- —What it costs Q280–1,330 (about US$37–174), sold only through Ticketshow at ticketshowgt.com.
- —Why it matters Group results decide quarterfinal places and 2027 Gold Cup qualification, after Guatemala missed the 2026 World Cup.
- —The catch Only about 7,000 seats are on sale, there is no box office, and each person may buy three.
Guatemala vs El Salvador opens Guatemala’s home Nations League campaign at El Trébol, with just over 7,000 tickets sold online only.
Guatemala vs El Salvador kicks off at 20:00 on Monday 28 September 2026 at El Trébol in Guatemala City. Guatemala’s football federation is selling just over 7,000 tickets, all of them online.
Guatemala vs El Salvador: date, time and venue
The match is on Monday 28 September 2026, with kickoff at 20:00 local time. That is also 20:00 in San Salvador and 22:00 in New York.
The venue is Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera, which almost everyone in the city calls El Trébol. It sits in Zona 3, beside the busy road interchange that gives it its nickname.
Concacaf, the regional governing body, places the fixture in Group B of League A, its top tier. Guatemala’s national football federation, known as Fedefut, runs the home match and its ticketing.
Tickets, prices and the online-only rule
Fedefut opened sales on Tuesday 15 September 2026 through Ticketshow Guatemala at ticketshowgt.com. There is no box office, so every ticket has to be bought online.
At 19 September 2026 rates of 7.64 quetzales to the US dollar, General Norte costs Q280 (about US$37). Platea Sur and Preferencia each cost Q730 (about US$96).
The top price is Tribuna at Q1,330 (about US$174). Visiting Salvadoran fans are placed together in Preferencia Visita, which also costs Q730 (about US$96).
Buyers need a Ticketshow account, so first-time users should register before checking out. Fedefut has capped purchases at three tickets per person for each match.
Buy only through the official platform. Tickets offered by resellers or on social media may be fake, and Fedefut has not announced any official resale service.
Why only about 7,000 seats are on sale
El Trébol is an old and fairly small ground, so Fedefut is releasing just over 7,000 tickets per match. Local media give the split as 2,850 in Platea Sur, 2,500 in General Norte, 1,412 in Preferencia and 490 in Tribuna.
With so few seats for a rivalry match, late buyers risk finding their preferred section sold out. Anyone planning to go should check availability soon rather than waiting until match week.
Some local fans have openly questioned the prices, which are steep by Guatemalan standards. They point to the team’s early exit from 2026 World Cup qualifying and to tight household budgets.
What is at stake in Group B
The 2026–27 Nations League now starts with two six-team groups played in a Swiss-style format. Guatemala’s Group B also includes Honduras, Jamaica, Suriname, Martinique and El Salvador.
Guatemala open away to Jamaica in Kingston on Friday 25 September, three days before hosting El Salvador. They visit Suriname on Friday 2 October, then host Suriname at El Trébol on Monday 5 October.
El Salvador start at home to Martinique on 25 September, so both sides may arrive with points to protect. The top two in each group reach the November quarterfinals, where Mexico, the United States, Canada and Panama join.
The finals are set for SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in March 2027. The competition also serves as the qualifier for the 2027 Gold Cup, so dropped points carry a real cost.
A rivalry between close neighbours
Guatemala and El Salvador share a border, a language and a long football history. Their meetings draw strong interest on both sides of the frontier, and home crowds take them personally.
Guatemala are coached by Mexican manager Luis Fernando Tena, who is rebuilding the side after the failed World Cup campaign. A home win over El Salvador would be the clearest early sign of progress for his team.
Practical tips for expats and visitors
Plan to arrive well before kickoff, as the roads around El Trébol are among the busiest in the city. A Monday evening match means stadium traffic will overlap with people heading home from work.
Ride-hailing apps and registered taxis are the simplest options for most visitors. Arrange your ride home before the match, since leaving the area late at night can be slow.
Carry identification, keep phones and wallets out of sight, and bring only what you need. Stadiums in the region often restrict bags, belts and bottles, so travel light.
If you have no ticket, many bars and restaurants across Guatemala City will show the match. Expect those places to be busy and loud, especially around kickoff.
What has not been confirmed
Fedefut has not published gate opening times or a list of banned items for El Trébol. Check Ticketshow and Fedefut’s social media channels in the days before the match.
The federation has not said whether a service charge is added to the listed prices at checkout. No change or postponement had been announced as of 19 September 2026.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Guatemala vs El Salvador?
The match is on Monday 28 September 2026 at 20:00 local time. It will be played at Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera, known as El Trébol, in Guatemala City.
How much do tickets cost?
Prices run from Q280 (about US$37) in General Norte to Q1,330 (about US$174) in Tribuna. Platea Sur, Preferencia and the visiting section, Preferencia Visita, each cost Q730 (about US$96).
Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets are sold only online through Ticketshow Guatemala at ticketshowgt.com. There is no box office, and each person may buy up to three tickets for the match.
Why does this match matter?
It is Guatemala’s first home match of the 2026–27 Concacaf Nations League. The group stage decides quarterfinal places and qualification for the 2027 Gold Cup.
Sources: Concacaf’s official 2026–27 Nations League schedule; Fedefut ticket details as reported by Guatefutbol, Prensa Libre, Publinews, El Diario de Hoy and La Hora.
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