Honduras Sports News

Getsel Montes won his fifth title in Costa Rica as Herediano defeated Liga Deportiva Alajuelense 1–0 in the Supercopa, with midfielder Elías Aguilar scoring the decisive free kick in the 81st minute.

Alejandro Alvarado achieved a historic milestone by winning the first Badminton World Federation–sanctioned match in Honduran history at the U19 Junior International Tournament, marking a breakthrough for the country's badminton program.

Roatán is hosting the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour, bringing together delegations from more than 15 countries competing for ranking points toward international circuits, with a $7,000 prize purse and the Honduran national team participating.

The Acropora Eco Trail Run returns to Roatán on August 1 with a $40 entry fee, offering 2–20 kilometer courses along the island's north coast; organizers expect about 600 participants and aim to raise funds for marine ecosystem protection and sustainable development.

The Honduran national league will restart its 2026–27 opening tournament on July 31, just 12 days after the World Cup final on July 19, with traditional clubs Olimpia, Motagua, Real España, and Marathón competing alongside new team Estrella Roja de Danlí.

Thiago Vázquez, the 23-year-old son of Argentine coach Diego Vázquez, is training with newly promoted Estrella Roja de Danlí as a goalkeeper hoping to earn a spot for the Apertura tournament in Honduras's top division.

Honduran referee Said Martínez, who has drawn scrutiny for his decisions during the tournament, awaits FIFA's ruling on July 13 on whether he will continue officiating in the World Cup's final rounds.

CD Olimpia was overwhelmed by MLS's Houston Dynamo in a 3-0 defeat during a US warm-up tour, with an own goal and a strike from Franco Negri sealing the loss.

Nueva Generación, a youth team from the Garífuna community of Tornabé, won the Copa América Juvenil in Colombia without a loss, defeating the host nation 3–2 in the final with support from Honduras's Sports Ministry.

The Honduran Football Federation announced its under-20 roster for the Concacaf Championship qualifier in Mexico (July 24–August 9), which will determine qualification for the FIFA U-20 World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, though several promising players including Luis Suazo were unavailable due to club commitments.

Honduras claimed five medals on the opening day of the Pan-American Sambo Championship in Costa Rica, including a gold medal from Brad Flores in the men's heavyweight division and medals across multiple weight classes in both sport sambo and combat sambo.

The Honduran Football Federation has incorporated Kirian Manzano, a 2010-born player based in Spain, into its youth development project; his father, Moisés Manzano, played for Honduras's Under-17 national team.

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.

Said Martinez, who became Honduras's first referee to lead a World Cup match, was excluded from FIFA's quarterfinal assignments after earlier appointments in group play and the round of 16, leaving his tournament fate uncertain.

Real España signed defender Jeffrey Ramos, who is already training with the team, but Real Sociedad claims he remains under contract with them through August 15, sparking a dispute that may require legal resolution.

Honduran club Motagua confirmed the signing of 34-year-old Costa Rican forward Jonathan Moya on a two-year contract, marking the team's fourth offseason acquisition as it prepares for the domestic Apertura tournament and Central American Cup.

Olimpia will face Génesis Policía Nacional on July 7 at the National High Performance Center as part of preseason preparation ahead of the Supercopa matchup against Motagua and a July 11 friendly in Houston.

Erick Puerto has traveled with Bate Borisov to Albania for Tuesday's UEFA Conference League first-round qualifier against AF Elbasani, where he could make his first appearance for the Belarusian club.

Honduran baseball player Mauricio Dubón became the first Honduran to play at the new Yankee Stadium, appearing in a New York Yankees versus Houston Astros game.

Luis Suazo, son of former Honduras star David Suazo, will miss the Concacaf U-20 Championship in Mexico after his Portuguese club Braga refused to release him, depriving coach Orlando López of a key attacking option.

Honduran footballer Dereck Moncada played 59 minutes in a 1–1 friendly for Swiss first-division side Lugano FC against Rapperswill, drawing a yellow card in his debut for the club preparing for the UEFA Conference League.

Marathón ended its contract with striker Bryan Moya by mutual agreement after he was separated from the squad midseason due to disciplinary issues and failed to score in 11 official matches.

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.

Midfielder Deiby Flores, inactive since January, is training with Palestino of Honduras's second division to regain fitness before joining Angolan club Petro Luanda, where he will play alongside fellow Honduran Jonathan Rubio.

The Liga Nacional rescheduled the 2026 Supercopa between Motagua and Olimpia from July 25 to July 23 at the teams' joint request, allowing them more preparation time before the Central American Cup begins late July.

Kenneth Daniel Banegas Mejía, 17, a Honduran youth footballer playing in Granada's amateur leagues, died after falling from a rooftop in Almuñécar, Spain; his clubs and the regional football federation mourned the loss of a talented player compared by teammates to Ronaldinho.

Referee Said Martínez of Honduras has been chosen to officiate Saturday's World Cup match between Portugal and Colombia, one of the tournament's most anticipated games, drawing pride in his hometown of Tocoa.

Honduran club Marathón signed Colombian midfielder Yairo Moreno, a Concacaf Champions Cup winner and Mexican League champion with León, as its sixth signing for the 2026 season and Copa Centroamericana.

The Universidad Tecnológica de Honduras is hosting its second annual Media Maratón on July 26, drawing over 1,500 runners across 5K, 10K, and 21K distances, with proceeds benefiting the Honduran Fire Department.

Honduras's Liga Nacional will begin its 2026–2027 season on July 31 with 12 clubs, including newly invited Atlético Independiente, in a new format dividing teams into north and south groups with 16 regular-season matches per team.