Concacaf

Motagua faces Costa Rican club Alajuelense on Thursday night at the National Stadium in Tegucigalpa in the first leg of the 2026 Copa Centroamericana semifinals, seeking a home-field advantage.

Costa Rican club Cartaginés has barred Olimpia's organized fan group, the Ultra Fiel, from attending Wednesday's Concacaf Central American Cup semifinal in Cartago, citing Costa Rican law on sports violence prevention; individual Olimpia fans may attend with a passport.

Marathón striker Nicolás Messiniti said the team aims to build a winning edge at home Tuesday against El Salvador's Alianza in a playoff match to reach the Concacaf Champions Cup, seeking redemption after two consecutive league final losses.

Honduras may travel to Cusco, Peru — at roughly 11,150 feet above sea level — to face Peru on November 17 in a friendly match, though the pairing awaits official confirmation from both federations.

Honduras fell one place to 67th in the FIFA world rankings after earning just four points in the Concacaf Nations League, winning once and drawing once against Jamaica but losing to Surinam and Martinica.

Honduras finished fourth in Group B of the Concacaf Nations League with 4 points after a 1–1 draw with Jamaica, missing the quarterfinals but staying in League A while Martinique and El Salvador drop to League B.

CONCACAF has approved Honduras's appeal and annulled forward Dereck Moncada's red card from the Jamaica match, allowing him to play in Friday's Nations League game against Martinique.

Concacaf sanctioned Honduran club Marathón with $6,400 (166,400 lempiras) for lighting and internet failures at its Francisco Morazán stadium, fan misconduct, and unauthorized player advertising during a Copa Centroamericana quarterfinal match against Alajuelense on September 10.

Honduras's soccer federation filed a formal complaint with Concacaf over the expulsion of 18-year-old forward Dereck Moncada during a 1–0 Nations League win over Jamaica, claiming the direct red card issued in the 68th minute was a clear referee error.

Honduras travels to Jamaica for a critical World Cup qualifier after a heavy defeat to Surinam put the team's qualification hopes at risk.

Concacaf confirmed the four semifinalists for the 2026 Central American Cup, with Honduras clubs Olimpia and Motagua advancing; semifinals and a play-in round will be held October 20–29 to determine two more spots for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Coach José Francisco Molina has selected his squad for Honduras's four CONCACAF Nations League matches, featuring the return of Jonathan Rubio after a four-year absence and the inclusion of rising prospect Dereck Moncada, who has scored five goals for Swiss club Lugano.

Honduras will face Surinam, Jamaica, and Martinica in the Concacaf Nations League starting late September, the first official test for newly hired Spanish coach José Francisco Molina, who was brought in to guide the country toward World Cup 2030 qualification after three consecutive failed campaigns.

Motagua drew 1–1 at home against Costa Rican side Cartaginés in the Concacaf Central American Cup group stage, leaving the Honduran club needing a result in its final match at Municipal (Guatemala) to secure a knockout-round spot.

Panama defeated Honduras 4-0 in the Concacaf Pre-Olympic tournament in Puebla, Mexico, advancing to the quarterfinals.

Honduras plays Panama on August 1 in the third round of the Concacaf U-20 World Cup qualifier, needing a victory to advance to the quarterfinals and keep alive its chances of reaching the World Cup and the 2028 Olympics.

Honduras fell 2–1 to Jamaica in its debut match of the Concacaf Under-20 World Cup qualifier, with Víctor Salazar scoring for the Mini H but Jamaica's quick attacks proving decisive late in the game.

The 2026 Central American Concacaf Cup kicks off today with 20 clubs from seven countries, including Honduran sides Olimpia and Motagua, competing through December for six spots in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Motagua coach Javier López warned his team not to overlook Belize's Verdes in their Central American Cup opener on July 28, saying regional football has grown more competitive and that no rival should be taken lightly.

Referee Saíd Martínez, who recently officiated at the 2026 World Cup, has been chosen by Concacaf to work the Leagues Cup (August 4–September 6), featuring Mexican clubs and MLS teams, alongside fellow Honduran referees Selvin Brown and Jefferson Escobar.

Honduras remained sixth among Concacaf nations in the latest FIFA rankings after the 2026 World Cup, with a score of 1,378.97 points and a one-point drop, while Mexico climbed into the global top 10 at 1,754.30 points.

Honduras will announce its official under-20 roster on July 14 for the Concacaf U-20 Championship (July 24–August 9 in Mexico), where four spots and an Olympic berth are at stake.

FIFA has selected nine Central American referees—three main officials, five assistants, and a VAR specialist—for the 2026 World Cup, including Hondurans Héctor Said Martínez and Christian Ramírez and Walter López, recognizing the region's arbitration standards.

Olimpia announced a two-match US tour in July, playing Houston Dynamo on July 11 and FC Cincinnati on July 15 as part of preseason preparation for the 2026–2027 Honduran league and Concacaf Central American Cup.

Honduras remained 66th with 1,380.27 points in FIFA's updated rankings ahead of World Cup 2026, as Argentina regained the top spot and Mexico climbed to 14th after a 5–1 win over Serbia.

Concacaf has confirmed the group-stage match dates for Motagua, Olimpia, and Marathón in the 2026 Central America Cup, a four-month regional club tournament running July through December that feeds into the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Olimpia, Motagua, and Marathón will represent Honduras in the 2026 Concacaf Central American Cup starting July 28, competing for the regional title and a spot in the 2027 Champions Cup.