Guatemala held on to beat Guadeloupe 3–2 and book their spot in the next round. Jose Pinto got them going with a penalty in the 13th minute, and Olger Escobar added a second soon after. Rubio Rubin made it 3–1 in the 70th with a smart chest finish from Rudy Munoz’s cross.

Guatemala is trying to build off its most recent performance at the Gold Cup, losing in the quarterfinals for the first time in 12 years in 2023, resulting in a fifth-place finish. Panama is 19-10-13 against Guatemala, including a win during the group stage of the 2023-24 CONCACAF Nations League season.