Central American Cup headlines This Week
Regional action takes center stage across Concacaf.
MIAMI – The start of the 2026 Concacaf Central American Cup highlights This Week in Concacaf.
Additionally, the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship continues, along with the 2026 CFU Club Shield.
Here’s what lies ahead this week:
2026 Concacaf Central American Cup
The 2026 Concacaf Central American Cup kicks off its fourth edition with 20 clubs beginning their journey toward the regional title.
A rematch of the 2025 Final highlights the opening matchweek with Costa Rica’s LD Alajuelense, which has won all three previous editions, hosting Guatemala's CD Xelajú MC on Wednesday.
For the full schedule of matches click HERE.
At the conclusion of the competition, the four semifinalists and the two Play-In winners will qualify for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.
2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship
The 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship Group Stage rolls on as Mexico continues its title defense.
The competition features 12 national teams competing for the regional title and qualification to the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2027 and 2028 Summer Olympics. The four semifinalists will qualify for the World Cup, while the tournament champion will also qualify for the Olympics.
The Group Stage continues through Saturday teams battle for places in the Knockout Stage. At the conclusion of the Group Stage, the top two teams from each group, along with the two best third-place finishers, will advance to the Quarterfinals.
For the full schedule of matches click HERE.
2026 CFU Club Shield
The 2026 CFU Club Shield will continue with the Quarterfinals set to take place on July 28, the Semifinals on July 31, and the Final on August 2.
The tournament serves as the qualifying pathway to the 2026 Concacaf Caribbean Cup. The two finalists will qualify, with the runners-up pre-seeded in Group A, and the CFU Club Shield champion placed in Group B.
