# 2026 Copa Centroamericana tournament progress

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-copa-centroamericana-tournament-progress
> Updated: 2026-08-17T21:53:45.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The 2026 Copa Centroamericana tournament is underway, with various clubs competing for quarterfinal qualification.

In Group D, Honduran club Motagua leads the group with seven points following a 1-1 draw against Costa Rican side Cartaginés. Guatemalan club Municipal holds second place in the same group with four points after a draw with Cartaginés and a 1-0 win over Verdes. Motagua coach Javier López stated that based on performance, it is “impossible” for the club not to qualify.

In Group A, Xelajú MC of Guatemala sits at the bottom of the standings with zero points after losses to Alajuelense and Plaza Amador. They are scheduled to face Nicaraguan side Diriangén, who currently holds three points in fourth place and seeks a victory to maintain qualification hopes.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Xelajú MC and Diriangén face off in Copa Centroamericana

Xelajú MC and Diriangén face off in Guatemala City for the Copa Centroamericana, with Diriangén fighting to stay in contention for the quarterfinals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/xelaj-mc-and-diriangn-face-off-in-copa-centroamericana

### 2026-08-13: Municipal and Motagua eye Copa Centroamericana quarterfinals

Municipal and Motagua remain favorites to advance to the Copa Centroamericana quarterfinals following a 1-1 draw between Motagua and Cartaginés in Group D.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/municipal-and-motagua-eye-copa-centroamericana-quarterfinals

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