Primera División: These Are the Four Semifinalists and Their Clausura 2026 Tournament Matchups

The Torneo Clausura 2026 of Guatemala's Primera División is reaching its climax, with four determined teams set to battle for supremacy and a coveted spot in the Liga Nacional. Nueva Santa Rosa, Deportivo San Pedro FC, Suchitepéquez, and Chichicasteco FC have emerged victorious from the quarterfinals, earning their places in a semifinal round that promises intense competition and high drama.

Deportivo San Pedro FC demonstrated their prowess by decisively defeating Coatepeque 4-0, with Brailin de León scoring twice. Their performance signals a strong challenge for the title. Meanwhile, Suchitepéquez and Chichicasteco FC secured their progression through penalty shootouts, showcasing their resilience under pressure. Suchitepéquez edged out Chiquimulilla 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 aggregate draw, while Chichicasteco overcame Deportivo Iztapa with a 5-3 penalty shootout victory following a 1-1 aggregate tie.

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San Pedro FC thrashed Coatepeque 4-0 with a brace from Brailin de León, advancing with authority to the semifinals.

The semifinal pairings are set: Nueva Santa Rosa will face Deportivo San Pedro FC in a rematch of last season's final, a fixture that carries significant weight as both teams vie for direct promotion to the top flight. CSD Suchitepéquez will take on Chichicasteco FC in the other semifinal. The winners of these ties will not only compete for the Clausura 2026 championship but will also secure the ultimate prize: a direct ticket to the Liga Nacional, making this phase of the tournament the most critical in recent memory for Guatemalan second-division football.

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Suchitepéquez advanced after beating Chiquimulilla 5-3 on penalties after the aggregate score was tied 2-2, while Chichicasteco also advanced via the twelve-yard spot, overcoming Deportivo Iztapa with a 5-3 penalty shootout after drawing 1-1 on aggregate.