Defender Canales Makes Honduras Debut Against Argentina

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 7, 2026 · Originally reported June 7, 2026 by Diez

Cristian Canales, a 19-year-old center back who left relegation-threatened CD Choloma after Olimpia signed him, made his senior Honduras debut against Argentina, with veteran Denil Maldonado urging him before kickoff to play with confidence.

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