2026 Copa Presidente (El Salvador)
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | El Salvador |
| Dates | 10 February – 23 May 2026 |
| Teams | 24 |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 12 |
| Goals scored | 35 (2.92 per match) |
| Top goal scorers | |
All statistics correct as of 12 February 2026. | |
The 2026 Copa Presidente is a 24-team association football tournament in El Salvador. The tournament is scheduled to be held from 10 February to 23 May. It is the first Copa Presidente to be held in El Salvador since 2018–19.[1]
Participants
The 2026 Copa Presidente will feature all 12 clubs from the First Division, 6 from the Second Division, and 6 from the Third Division. Groups will be drawn on 20 January 2026. The following clubs will participate in the 2026 Copa Presidente.[2]
| Team | Appearances | Last appearance | Previous best performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Division (12 teams) | ||||||
| Águila | 5 | 2018–19 | Champions (1999–2000) | |||
| Alianza | 5 | 2018–19 | Semifinals (2005, 2016–17, 2018–19) | |||
| Cacahuatique | 1 | 2018–19 | Round 1 (2018–19) | |||
| FAS | 4 | 2018–19 | Runners-up (2016–17) | |||
| Firpo | 4 | 2018–19 | Runners-up (1999–2000) | |||
| Fuerte San Francisco | 3 | 2005 | Group stage (1999–2000, 2005) | |||
| Hércules | Debut | – | – | |||
| Isidro Metapán | 5 | 2018–19 | Quarterfinals (1999–00, 2005, 2006, 2016–17) | |||
| Inter FA | Debut | – | – | |||
| Limeño | 5 | 2018–19 | Quarterfinals (2016–17) | |||
| Platense | 3 | 2018–19 | Round 4 (2005) | |||
| Zacatecoluca | Debut | – | – | |||
| Second Division (6 teams) | ||||||
| Batanecos | Debut | – | – | |||
| Cruzeiro | Debut | – | – | |||
| Dragón | 4 | 2018–19 | Quarterfinals (2006) | |||
| Fuerte Aguilares | 1 | 2006 | Round 1 (2006) | |||
| Sensunte Cabañas | Debut | – | – | |||
| Talleres Jr. | Debut | – | – | |||
| Third Division (6 teams) | ||||||
| El Roble | 1 | 2016–17 | Round 2 (2016–17) | |||
| Izalco | Debut | – | – | |||
| Once Municipal | 4 | 2016–17 | Champions (2006) | |||
| Racing de Gualuca | Debut | – | – | |||
| Tenancingo | Debut | – | – | |||
| Vendaval | 4 | 2018–19 | Round 2 (2006, 2018–19) | |||
Group stage
The group stage draw occurred on 21 January.[3] Matchday 1 fixtures were announced on 27 January.[4][5] There will be three match days for the group stage: 10–12 February, 24–26 January, and 10–12 March.[3]
Eastern Zone
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 | Advance to the Round of 16 |
| 2 | Limeño | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 3 | Cruzeiro | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 4 | Tenancingo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 11 February 2026. Source: FESFUT
| Cruzeiro | 1–1 | Limeño |
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Jiboa Stadium, San Vicente
| Tenancingo | 1–3 | Platense |
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| Cruzeiro | v | Platense |
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| Report |
Jiboa Stadium, San Vicente
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Águila | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 | Advance to the Round of 16 |
| 2 | Fuerte San Francisco | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 3 | Racing de Gualuca | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0 | |
| 4 | Dragón | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 12 February 2026. Source: FESFUT
| Racing de Gualuca | 1–2 | Fuerte San Francisco |
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César Antonio Angulo Field, El Tránsito
| Racing de Gualuca | v | Dragón |
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| Report |
César Antonio Angulo Field, El Tránsito
| Fuerte San Francisco | v | Águila |
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| Report |
Correcaminos Stadium, San Francisco Gotera
| Racing de Gualuca | v | Águila |
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| Report |
César Antonio Angulo Field, El Tránsito
Group C
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cacahuatique | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 | Advance to the Round of 16 |
| 2 | Firpo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 3 | Sensunte Cabañas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0 | |
| 4 | El Roble | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 11 February 2026. Source: FESFUT
| Sensunte Cabañas | 0–1 | Firpo |
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| Report |
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Sensuntepeque Sports Center, Sensuntepeque
| El Roble | 1–4 | Cacahuatique |
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Report |
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| Cacahuatique | v | Firpo |
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| Report |
Chapeltique Sports Center, Ciudad Barrios
| Sensunte Cabañas | v | Cacahuatique |
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| Report |
Sensuntepeque Sports Center, Sensuntepeque
Western Zone
Group D
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vendaval | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Advance to the Round of 16 |
| 2 | Alianza | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 3 | Zacatecoluca | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 4 | Batanecos | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Updated to match(es) played on 12 February 2026. Source: FESFUT
| Vendaval | 2–2 | Alianza |
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Report |
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Joaquín Gutiérrez Stadium, Apopa
| Batanecos | 0–0 | Zacatecoluca |
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| Report |
Juan Francisco Molina Stadium, San Sebastián
| Batanecos | v | Alianza |
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| Report |
Juan Francisco Molina Stadium, San Sebastián
| Vendaval | v | Zacatecoluca |
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| Report |
Joaquín Gutiérrez Stadium, Apopa
Group E
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter FA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 | Advance to the Round of 16 |
| 2 | Isidro Metapán | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | |
| 3 | Talleres Jr. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0 | |
| 4 | Once Municipal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 10 February 2026. Source: FESFUT
| Once Municipal | 1–4 | Inter FA |
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| Talleres Jr. | 0–2 | Isidro Metapán |
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| Report |
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Group F
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Izalco | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | Advance to the Round of 16 |
| 2 | FAS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 3 | Hércules | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 4 | Fuerte Aguilares | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 10 February 2026. Source: FESFUT
| Izalco | 2–0 | Fuerte Aguilares |
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Report |
Salvador Mariona Stadium, Izalco
| Fuerte Aguilares | v | Hércules |
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| Report |
Aguilares Sporting Complex, Aguilares
| Fuerte Aguilares | v | FAS |
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| Report |
Aguilares Sporting Complex, Aguilares
Knockout stage
The knockout stage of the 2026 Copa President will consist of a round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final. The former three will consist of two-legged ties (home and away) while the final will be a single match. The legs for the round of 16 will be held from 7–9 and 21–23 April; the quarterfinals from 6–7 and 9–10 May; the semifinals from 13–14 and 16–17 May; and the final on 23 May.[7]
Bracket
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Quarterfinals
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Semifinals
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Final
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Goalscorers
There were 35 goals scored in 12 matches, for an average of 2.92 goals per match.
2 goals
1 goal
Fernando Andrada (Águila)- Carlos Anzora (Isidro Metapán)
Yair Arboleda (Platense)- Juan Carlos Argueta (Limeño)
- Francis Castillo (Alianza)
- Kevin Echeverría (El Roble)
- Francisco Escobar (Inter FA)
- Christopher Galeas (Racing de Gualuca)
- Xavier García (Platense)
Diego Gregori (Águila)- Robert Guerra (Inter FA)
- José Guevara (FAS)
- Elías Gumero (Firpo)
- José Gutiérrez (Águila)
- Christian Hidalgo (Vendaval)
- Luis Hinestroza (Cacahuatique)
- Santos López (Tenancingo)
Gustavo Machado (Isidro Metapán)- Óscar Maldonado (Alianza)
- Emerson Mancía (Fuerte San Francisco)
- Franklin Martínez (Platense)
- Jairo Martínez (Águila)
- Levi Martínez (Vendaval)
- Luis Méndez (Dragón)
- José Olivia (Hércules)
- Misael Palacios (Cacahuatique)
- Orsi Rodríguez (Cruzeiro)
- Kevin Román (Once Municipal)
- Edwin Sánchez (Fuerte San Francisco)
- Paolo Ulloa (Cacahuatique)
Elías Umeres (Cacahuatique)
Source: FESFUT
Broadcasting
In El Salvador, 2026 Copa Presidente matches are broadcast on Channel 4, Channel 10, Channel 19, Channel 21, and Tigo Sports. Matches are also broadcast on radio through Radio KL and Los Ex del Fútbol.[8]
Notes
- ^ The match between Sensunte Cabañas and Firpo was delayed 20 minutes due to the National Institute of Sports of El Salvador not delivering Firpo's jerseys on time.[6]
References
- ^ Rodríguez, Fernando (26 December 2025). "¡Vuelve la Copa! La Copa Presidente ya Tiene Fecha de Inicio en 2026 en El Salvador" [The Cup Returns! The Copa Presidente Now Has a Start Date in 2026 in El Salvador]. La Prensa Gráfica. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ Rubio, Enrique (20 January 2026). "Estos Son los Equipos que Disputarán la Copa Presidente 2026" [These Are the Teams That Will Compete in the 2026 Copa Presidente]. El Gráfico (in Spanish). Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ a b "Definido los Grupos de la Copa Presidente 2026" [The Groups for the 2026 Copa Presidente Are Set]. Salvadoran Football Federation (in Spanish). 21 January 2026. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ^ "Lanzan Oficialmente la Copa Presidente Ganaplay 2026" [The 2026 Copa Presidente Group State is Officially Launched]. Salvadoran Football Federation (in Spanish). 27 January 2026. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
- ^ Ortiz, Enrique (29 January 2026). "Este es el Calendario Completo de la Fase de Grupos de la Copa Presidente" [This is the Complete Calendar for the Group Stage of the Copa Presidente]. TCS Ahora (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 January 2026.
- ^ Rodríguez, Fernando (10 February 2026). "Sensunte-Firpo Fue Retrasado por Falta de Indumentaria" [Sensunte-Firpo Was Delayed Due to a Lack of Kits]. El Gráfico (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ^ "La Copa Presidente 2026 ya Forma Parte del Calendario Oficial de la Primera División" [The 2026 Copa Presidente Is Now Part of the Official Calendar of the First Division]. Salvadoran Football Federation. 9 January 2026. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ "Arranca la Copa Presidente: Cuándo y Dónde Ver el Inicio del Torneo" [The Copa Presidente Begins: When and Where to Watch the Start of the Tournament]. El Gráfico (in Spanish). 10 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.