El Salvador vs Guatemala
head-to-head record
- El Salvador wins
- 23
- Draws
- 25
- Guatemala wins
- 34
82 meetings, 1930 to 2026Goals: El Salvador 74, Guatemala 96
El Salvador and Guatemala have met 82 times since 1930. Guatemala have won 34, El Salvador 23, and 25 matches ended level. They last met on 28 September 2026, when Guatemala won 6–0 in the CONCACAF Nations League.
The 82 meetings have produced 170 goals, 2.07 per game. The biggest win is El Salvador’s 8–2 in the Central American and Caribbean Games in 1930. Guatemala have won the last two meetings.
Who has won more, El Salvador or Guatemala?
All matches82 matches
23 El Salvador25 drawsGuatemala 34
Competitive39 matches
10 El Salvador12 drawsGuatemala 17
Friendlies43 matches
13 El Salvador13 drawsGuatemala 17
Key numbers
- Goals
- El Salvador 74, Guatemala 962.07 per game
- First meeting
- El Salvador 8–2 GuatemalaCentral American and Caribbean Games, 19 Mar 1930
- Most recent
- Guatemala 6–0 El SalvadorCONCACAF Nations League, 28 Sept 2026
- El Salvador’s biggest win
- El Salvador 8–2 GuatemalaCentral American and Caribbean Games, 19 Mar 1930
- Guatemala’s biggest win
- Guatemala 6–0 El SalvadorCONCACAF Nations League, 28 Sept 2026
- Most goals in a meeting
- El Salvador 8–2 GuatemalaCentral American and Caribbean Games, 19 Mar 1930
- Current run
- Guatemala, 2 wins in a row
- Biggest upset
- Guatemala 0–1 El SalvadorWorld Cup qualifying, 4 Sept 2025Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 22%
- TFN Elo rating now
- El Salvador 1415 (133rd), Guatemala 1623 (77th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Guatemala6El Salvador0
CONCACAF Nations League
Guatemala City, Guatemala
- El Salvador0Guatemala1
World Cup qualifying
San Salvador, El Salvador
- Guatemala0El Salvador1
World Cup qualifying
Guatemala City, Guatemala
- El Salvador1Guatemala1
Friendly
Chattanooga, United States (neutral)
- Guatemala0El Salvador1
Friendly
Carson, United States (neutral)
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every El Salvador win and drops with every Guatemala win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Above the line: El Salvador have won more Below: Guatemala have won more
Level
Every meeting on one timeline
El Salvador wins
Draws
Guatemala wins
Home, away and neutral
In El Salvador's home games
20 matches
866
El SalvadorDrawsGuatemala
In Guatemala's home games
18 matches
2412
El SalvadorDrawsGuatemala
At neutral venues
44 matches
131516
El SalvadorDrawsGuatemala
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | El Salvador | Draws | Guatemala | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 43 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 33–46 |
| UNCAF Cup | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1–7 |
| CCCF Championship | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11–15 |
| CONCACAF Championship qualifying | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4–5 |
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3–2 |
| Gold Cup | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3–1 |
| CONCACAF Championship | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4–7 |
| Central American and Caribbean Games | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14–3 |
| CONCACAF Nations League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0–8 |
| Los Angeles Nations Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0–0 |
| Marlboro Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1–2 |
Meetings by decade
El Salvador wins Draws Guatemala wins
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 2 | 17 | |
| 1940s | 5 | 16 | |
| 1950s | 4 | 15 | |
| 1960s | 6 | 16 | |
| 1970s | 6 | 13 | |
| 1980s | 15 | 27 | |
| 1990s | 11 | 13 | |
| 2000s | 18 | 20 | |
| 2010s | 5 | 12 | |
| 2020s | 10 | 21 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | El Salvador | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 21984 | 52003 to 2004 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 91976 to 1984 | 142003 to 2010 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 30 May 2008 to 20 July 2008.
Top scorers in El Salvador vs Guatemala
- 1Raúl Díaz ArceEl Salvador2
- 2Sergio RiveraGuatemala2
Scorer records exist for 10 of the 82 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Penalty shootouts
- El Salvador 0–0 GuatemalaLos Angeles Nations Cup, 26 Jul 1983El Salvador won on penalties
- El Salvador 1–1 GuatemalaFriendly, 13 Oct 2015Guatemala won on penalties
Questions answered
How many times have El Salvador and Guatemala played each other?
82 times, starting on 19 March 1930. 39 of those meetings were competitive and 43 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between El Salvador and Guatemala?
Guatemala, with 34 wins to 23. 25 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in El Salvador vs Guatemala?
El Salvador’s 8–2 win in the Central American and Caribbean Games on 19 March 1930 in Havana.
When did El Salvador and Guatemala last play?
On 28 September 2026 in Guatemala City, when Guatemala won 6–0 in the CONCACAF Nations League.
What is the competitive record between El Salvador and Guatemala?
In 39 competitive matches, El Salvador have 10 wins, Guatemala have 17, and 12 ended level.
Have El Salvador and Guatemala met in a penalty shootout?
Yes, 2 times. Most recently in a friendly on 13 October 2015, when Guatemala won the shootout after a 1–1 draw.
Every El Salvador vs Guatemala result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 6–0 | El Salvador | CONCACAF Nations League | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |
| El Salvador | 0–1 | Guatemala | World Cup qualifying | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| Guatemala | 0–1 | El Salvador | World Cup qualifying | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |
| El Salvador | 1–1 | Guatemala | Friendly | Chattanooga, United States (neutral) | |
| Guatemala | 0–1 | El Salvador | Friendly | Carson, United States (neutral) | |
| Guatemala | 2–0 | El Salvador | CONCACAF Nations League | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |
| El Salvador | 0–4 | Guatemala | Friendly | San Jose, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 0–2 | Guatemala | Friendly | Washington, D.C., United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 2–0 | Guatemala | Gold Cup | Frisco, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 0–0 | Guatemala | Friendly | Los Angeles, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 3–1 | Guatemala | Friendly | Los Angeles, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 1–1Guatemala on pens | Guatemala | Friendly | Carson, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 1–0 | Guatemala | Friendly | Carson, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 0–2 | Guatemala | Friendly | Washington, D.C., United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 1–2 | Guatemala | Friendly | Los Angeles, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 0–0 | Guatemala | Friendly | Los Angeles, United States (neutral) | |
| Guatemala | 0–0 | El Salvador | Friendly | Washington, D.C., United States (neutral) | |
| Guatemala | 1–0 | El Salvador | Gold Cup | Carson, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 0–1 | Guatemala | UNCAF Cup | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| El Salvador | 0–0 | Guatemala | UNCAF Cup | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| El Salvador | 0–2 | Guatemala | Friendly | Washington, D.C., United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 0–1 | Guatemala | Friendly | Los Angeles, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 0–3 | Guatemala | Friendly | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| El Salvador | 1–2 | Guatemala | Friendly | Houston, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 0–2 | Guatemala | UNCAF Cup | Panama City, Panama (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 0–0 | Guatemala | Friendly | Los Angeles, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 0–0 | Guatemala | Friendly | Santa Ana, United States (neutral) | |
| Guatemala | 0–1 | El Salvador | Gold Cup | Pasadena, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 0–0 | Guatemala | UNCAF Cup | San Pedro Sula, Honduras (neutral) | |
| Guatemala | 1–1 | El Salvador | Friendly | Mazatenango, Guatemala | |
| El Salvador | 0–1 | Guatemala | Friendly | Los Angeles, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 1–1 | Guatemala | World Cup qualifying | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| Guatemala | 0–1 | El Salvador | World Cup qualifying | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |
| El Salvador | 0–2 | Guatemala | Friendly | Los Angeles, United States (neutral) | |
| Guatemala | 1–0 | El Salvador | UNCAF Cup | San José, Costa Rica (neutral) | |
| Guatemala | 1–1 | El Salvador | UNCAF Cup | San José, Costa Rica (neutral) | |
| Guatemala | 0–0 | El Salvador | Gold Cup | Los Angeles, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 0–1 | Guatemala | Friendly | Los Angeles, United States (neutral) | |
| Guatemala | 1–0 | El Salvador | UNCAF Cup | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |
| El Salvador | 1–1 | Guatemala | Friendly | Washington, D.C., United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 0–0 | Guatemala | Friendly | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| El Salvador | 2–1 | Guatemala | Friendly | Los Angeles, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 0–1 | Guatemala | UNCAF Cup | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| Guatemala | 0–0 | El Salvador | UNCAF Cup | San José, Costa Rica (neutral) | |
| Guatemala | 3–0 | El Salvador | Friendly | Mazatenango, Guatemala | |
| El Salvador | 0–0 | Guatemala | Friendly | Los Angeles, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 1–2 | Guatemala | Marlboro Cup | Los Angeles, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 1–0 | Guatemala | Friendly | Los Angeles, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 0–0 | Guatemala | Friendly | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| El Salvador | 1–0 | Guatemala | Friendly | Los Angeles, United States (neutral) | |
| Guatemala | 2–0 | El Salvador | Friendly | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |
| Guatemala | 2–0 | El Salvador | Friendly | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |
| El Salvador | 2–1 | Guatemala | Friendly | Los Angeles, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 3–1 | Guatemala | Friendly | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| El Salvador | 0–0El Salvador on pens | Guatemala | Los Angeles Nations Cup | Los Angeles, United States (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 1–0 | Guatemala | CONCACAF Championship qualifying | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| Guatemala | 0–0 | El Salvador | CONCACAF Championship qualifying | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |
| El Salvador | 3–2 | Guatemala | Friendly | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| Guatemala | 1–1 | El Salvador | Friendly | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |
| El Salvador | 2–2 | Guatemala | CONCACAF Championship | Mexico City, Mexico (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 2–0 | Guatemala | CONCACAF Championship qualifying | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| Guatemala | 3–1 | El Salvador | CONCACAF Championship qualifying | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |
| Guatemala | 1–0 | El Salvador | Friendly | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |
| El Salvador | 0–1 | Guatemala | CONCACAF Championship qualifying | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| Guatemala | 1–0 | El Salvador | CONCACAF Championship qualifying | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |
| El Salvador | 1–0 | Guatemala | Friendly | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| El Salvador | 3–0 | Guatemala | Friendly | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| El Salvador | 1–3 | Guatemala | Friendly | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| Guatemala | 1–0 | El Salvador | Friendly | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |
| Guatemala | 4–1 | El Salvador | CONCACAF Championship | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |
| El Salvador | 1–1 | Guatemala | CONCACAF Championship | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| Guatemala | 2–3 | El Salvador | CCCF Championship | Tegucigalpa, Honduras (neutral) | |
| Guatemala | 3–2 | El Salvador | CCCF Championship | San José, Costa Rica (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 2–0 | Guatemala | Friendly | Willemstad, Curaçao (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 2–1 | Guatemala | Friendly | Willemstad, Curaçao (neutral) | |
| Guatemala | 1–1 | El Salvador | CCCF Championship | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |
| Guatemala | 3–0 | El Salvador | CCCF Championship | Guatemala City, Guatemala | |
| El Salvador | 1–3 | Guatemala | CCCF Championship | San José, Costa Rica (neutral) | |
| El Salvador | 2–1 | Guatemala | CCCF Championship | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| El Salvador | 2–2 | Guatemala | CCCF Championship | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| El Salvador | 6–1 | Guatemala | Central American and Caribbean Games | San Salvador, El Salvador | |
| El Salvador | 8–2 | Guatemala | Central American and Caribbean Games | Havana, Cuba (neutral) |
Recent form
El Salvador
- Lv JamaicaCONCACAF Nations League0–2Fri 2 Oct 2026
- Lat GuatemalaCONCACAF Nations League0–6Mon 28 Sept 2026
- Dv QatarFriendly0–0Sat 6 Jun 2026
- Lv South KoreaFriendly0–1Wed 3 Jun 2026
- Dat Dominican RepublicCONCACAF Series2–2Thu 26 Mar 2026
Guatemala
- Wv SurinameCONCACAF Nations League1–0Mon 5 Oct 2026
- Dat SurinameCONCACAF Nations League0–0Fri 2 Oct 2026
- Wv El SalvadorCONCACAF Nations League6–0Mon 28 Sept 2026
- Lat JamaicaCONCACAF Nations League2–3Fri 25 Sept 2026
- Lv EcuadorFriendly0–3Sun 7 Jun 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.