Miami – As the Second Round of the Concacaf Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 wraps up, El Salvador and Puerto Rico are set to battle to keep their World Cup aspirations alive. The final matches for Groups E and F will take place on Tuesday.
In Group E, the Dominican Republic will face Dominica at Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo. Both teams have garnered three points, with the Dominican Republic holding third place based on goal difference. The Dominican Republic’s Dorny Romero is their top scorer with three goals, while Troy Jules and Audel Laville have each scored two for Dominica. Victory will be crucial for both teams as they aim to end the qualifiers on a high note.
Meanwhile, Jamaica will host Guatemala at Independence Park in Kingston. Both teams have already secured spots in the Final Round, but they will compete to determine group supremacy. Guatemala leads the group with a superior goal difference, but the Jamaican team, buoyed by their home crowd, will look to clinch the top spot. In their last match, Guatemala’s Oscar Santis netted a hat trick in a decisive 4-2 victory over the Dominican Republic.
In Group F, Puerto Rico welcomes Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at Estadio Centroamericano de Mayagüez. Puerto Rico enters the match in third place with four points and must win to retain any hope of advancing. A Puerto Rican victory, coupled with a win by Suriname against El Salvador, could pave their way to the Final Round. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will also be looking for a strong finish after their recent 6-0 win over Anguilla, highlighted by a brace from Oalex Anderson.
Lastly, El Salvador will take on Suriname at Estadio Cuscatlán in San Salvador. This match is pivotal for first place in the group, with Suriname needing only a draw to secure the top position. El Salvador, fresh off a convincing 3-0 victory against Anguilla, must secure at least a draw to ensure their place in the Final Round.
The final matches promise to deliver high-stakes excitement as teams fight for their World Cup dreams. As the qualifiers approach a climax, fans keenly await the outcomes that will shape the road ahead for these nations. This scenario not only highlights the competitive spirit of Concacaf teams but also reinforces the enduring hope for a successful bid in the upcoming World Cup.