El Salvador national football team

Sports teamupdated 2025-11-19 08:55
El Salvador national football team

The El Salvador national football team, known as La Selecta, is the men's senior team representing El Salvador in international football. Governed by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol, it has been a FIFA member since 1938 and was a founding member of the CONCACAF confederation in 1961.

The team's matches are notable within the CONCACAF region, particularly during World Cup qualifying campaigns and other regional tournaments. These fixtures are significant for national pride and for the team's progress in international competitions.

Recently, the team has been in the news due to an upcoming World Cup qualifying match against Panama scheduled for November 19, 2025. Sports media outlets have been providing coverage that includes predictions, head-to-head analysis, and probable team lineups in the days leading up to the fixture.

This match is considered a significant and potentially surprising encounter in the qualifying journey, drawing attention from international sports broadcasters and football analysts. The focus of the coverage is on the tactical preparations and the implications for both teams' chances of advancing in the tournament.

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