El Salvador crowned CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship 2025 champions

El Salvador clinched the 2025 Concacaf Beach Soccer Championship title with a 2-1 victory over Guatemala in the final held on March 16, 2025, at the Malcolm Park Beach Soccer Facility in Nassau, The Bahamas. Guatemala initially led through a goal by Miguel González in the 6th minute. Elmer Robles equalized for El Salvador late in the first period, and goalkeeper Erick Nájera scored the decisive goal from long range in the 11th minute of the second period, securing El Salvador's third championship in the tournament's history.

El Salvador's goalkeeper played a crucial role in securing the win. Not only did he keep a strong defensive stance, but he also scored the game-winning goal from a remarkable long-range shot.

Elmer Robles was another standout, scoring the equalizer to keep El Salvador in the match and maintain momentum throughout the final.

El Salvador faced a tense semifinal against the United States. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after regulation time, and it went to penalties. El Salvador triumphed in a thrilling shootout, 7-6, with the final penalty conversion sealing their place in the final and securing their World Cup qualification.

With this win, El Salvador has also earned a spot in the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, which will be held in Seychelles later this year. This tournament will feature the best beach soccer teams from around the world, and El Salvador will be looking to carry the momentum from their regional victory into global competition.

The victory marked another milestone for the country’s beach soccer legacy and sets them up as one of the favorites heading into the global competition in Seychelles.

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