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Honduran defender Andy Nájar made his comeback from a muscle injury in Nashville SC's 1–0 victory over Atlanta United on July 18, with the win extending the team's lead atop the MLS Eastern Conference.

Honduran forward Erick Puerto, starting in both legs, helped BATE Borisov of Belarus advance past Albania's AF Elbasani on penalties in Conference League qualifying and will face Switzerland's Sion next.

Honduran club Olimpia lost 5–0 to MLS side FC Cincinnati in its second and final warm-up match in the United States, extending a troubling tour in which the team conceded eight goals without scoring.

Romell Quioto has signed with a Saudi Arabian club after scoring multiple goals in the kingdom's second division, continuing his international career.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FIFA assigned Honduran referee Said Martínez to officiate England versus Ghana on June 23, making him the first Honduran to referee two World Cup matches, with compatriots Walter López and Cristian Ramírez as assistant referees.

Mauricio Dubón delivered a key single that drove in two runs as Atlanta defeated Milwaukee 3–2, keeping the Braves atop the National League East and boosting his candidacy for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.

Honduran forward Luis Palma and Polish champion Lech Poznań will face Denmark's Aarhus GF in the second qualifying round of the 2026–27 Champions League, with matches set for late July.

Honduran forward Antony Lozano has departed Santos Laguna after two seasons marked by injuries, ending his stint with the Mexican club on June 16.

Honduran center referee Said Martínez made history in his World Cup debut by awarding the first penalty ever given to Switzerland in World Cup play, during Switzerland's match against Qatar.

U.S. authorities have declared unauthorized drones the top security threat at the 2026 World Cup, establishing strict no-fly zones around stadiums and training facilities with federal penalties including fines up to $100,000 and up to one year in prison.

Liverpool FC announced it will offer a new contract to 19-year-old Honduran forward Keyrol Figueroa after he scored 11 goals in 14 Premier League 2 matches this season and made his international debut for Honduras.

Honduras fell to Argentina 2-0 in an international friendly at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, with goals from Lautaro Martínez and Giuliano Simeone.

Midfielder Deybi Flores has joined Atlético Petróleos de Luanda of Angola's first division on a two-year deal, reuniting him with fellow Honduran Jonathan Rubio and marking his move to African football after playing in Saudi Arabia.

Lionel Messi trained fully with Argentina's squad in Texas on Friday, a day before the friendly against Honduras, as the captain continues his recovery from injury.

The Honduras national team found its scheduled practice field in Houston flooded after heavy rainfall but relocated to alternate facilities to prepare for a friendly match against Argentina.

Honduran outfielder Mauricio Dubón of the Atlanta Braves hit his third straight home run on Friday against Pittsburgh, his sixth of the season.

The world-champion Argentine national team has arrived in College Station, Texas, under heavy security ahead of an upcoming friendly match against Honduras.

Honduras is close to arranging a second warm-up match, likely against Ghana on June 9 in Washington D.C., as coach José Francisco Molina seeks extra preparation time before the 2026 World Cup.

Honduras left back José Aguilera joined the national team's camp in Houston on Wednesday as an emergency replacement for injured defender Darlin Mencía ahead of a June 6 friendly against Argentina.

Honduran winger Luis Palma signed a permanent deal with Polish champion Lech Poznań after the club exercised a 4 million euro purchase option from Celtic, extending his contract through June 2029.

Honduran striker Luis Palma permanently joined Polish champion Lech Poznań after the club activated his 4 million euro release clause from Scottish club Celtic, signing a three-year contract through June 2029.

Honduran forward Luis Palma has completed his transfer from Celtic to Poland's champion Lech Poznań for €4 million (about $4.3 million), becoming the most expensive signing in the Polish club's history.