# Guatemala Liga Nacional Apertura 2026 competition > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/guatemala-liga-nacional-apertura-2026-competition > Updated: 2026-11-01T23:04:48.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3. The Liga Nacional Apertura 2026 tournament features a highly contested race for the top positions. In mid-October, CSD Municipal and CD Guastatoya played to a 1-1 draw, with goals from José Mena and Carlos Alvarado. By late October, following 17 matches, Antigua GFC moved into the lead of the standings with 32 points. Municipal follows in second place with 30 points, while Deportivo Mixco holds third with 28 points. Guastatoya remains in fourth place. The tournament format allows the top two teams to advance directly to the semifinals, while teams ranked third through sixth enter an access round. As of early November, following matchday 18, Antigua GFC has extended its lead to 35 points. Municipal remains in second place with 30 points, five points behind the leaders, after suffering a 1-0 defeat against San Pedro FC. Germán Águila scored the winning goal for San Pedro FC in the 73rd minute. This victory moved San Pedro FC to 26 points, placing them in fifth position and within the qualification zone for the liguilla. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-01: San Pedro FC defeats Municipal 1-0 in Guatemala Liga Nacional San Pedro FC defeated Municipal 1-0 in Guatemala's Liga Nacional, maintaining an undefeated home record and moving into fifth place in the Apertura 2026 standings. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-pedro-fc-defeats-municipal-1-0-in-guatemala-liga-nacional ### 2026-10-30: Antigua GFC leads Guatemala Liga Nacional Apertura 2026 standings Antigua GFC leads the Guatemala Liga Nacional Apertura 2026 with 32 points, followed by Municipal and Mixco. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antigua-gfc-leads-guatemala-liga-nacional-apertura-2026-standings ### 2026-10-18: Guastatoya and Municipal draw 1-1 in Liga Nacional clash CD Guastatoya and CSD Municipal drew 1-1 in the Liga Nacional Torneo Apertura 2026, leaving Guastatoya with a slim lead at the top of the standings. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guastatoya-and-municipal-draw-1-1-in-liga-nacional-clash --- Cite as: Guatemala Liga Nacional Apertura 2026 competition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/guatemala-liga-nacional-apertura-2026-competition