La Selecta plays its last card during the CONCACAF qualifiers towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. The team of Hernán Darío “El Bolillo” Gómez visit to an inspired Suriname, who is experiencing a historic moment and dreams of obtaining the highest ranking in its history.
The meeting, which will open the day on Thursday, November 13, will be broadcast live and in Spanish by Universe / Peacockfrom 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT.
📺 Where to watch the match
🗓️ Thursday November 13
⏰ 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT
📍 Paramaribo, Suriname
📡Transmission: Universe / Peacock
🔵 La Selecta, between illusion and obligation
El Salvador arrives with calculator in hand, but still alive. After three consecutive defeats – against Suriname (2-1), Panama (1-0) and Guatemala (1-0) – the Salvadoran team must win their next two matches and hope for draws between their direct rivals to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
“El Bolillo” Gómez called upon a mix of youth and experience, based on the local tournament, but reinforced by several legionary figures. Among the most notable names are the goalkeeper Tomas Romero (NYCFC)the steering wheel Darwin Cerén (Eagle)the attacker Joshua Pérez (Odra Opole, Poland) and Colombian-Salvadorian Michell Mercado (Alianza FC)who could make his official debut with La Selecta.
They are added Nathan Order (LAFC), Francis Castillo (Spain) Yes Brayan Gil (Russia)three legionnaires called to make a difference. The team is already in Paramaribo, after a stopover in Panama, with the clear objective of regaining ground and proudly closing a complicated campaign.
🔴 Suriname, the little giant that surprises CONCACAF
In the foreground will be a Suriname who lives a story like a film. Directed by the legendary Stanley Menzoformer Ajax goalkeeper, the Caribbean team leads Group A thanks to its consistency and the return of a mixed generation between local talents and players born in the Netherlands.
Under the leadership of general manager Brian Tevreden, Suriname took advantage of FIFA’s rule change which allows players of Surinamese origin born in Europe to be called up. Today, figures like Sheraldo Becker (Real Sociedad), Justin Lonwijk (Utrecht) Yes Radinio Balker (Huddersfield) They represent this new golden cycle.
Tickets for the match were sold out within 30 minutes in Paramaribo, reflecting the national euphoria. If Suriname win this Thursday, they could be on the verge of becoming one of the smallest countries to qualify for a World Cup, joining newly qualified African team Cape Verde.
⚔️ What is at stake
🇸🇻 El Salvador must win to maintain hope and break a negative streak of three defeats.
🇸🇷 Suriname, leader by goal difference, seeks to consolidate its position and get closer to a historic ranking.
Both teams will close their participation on November 18, when the Salvadorans face Panama and Suriname travel to Guatemala.
📊 POSITION TABLE — GROUP A
1️⃣ Surinam — 6 pts | +1 DG
2️⃣ Panama — 6 pts | +1 DG
3️⃣ Guatemala — 5 pts | 0 DG
4️⃣ Salvador — 3 pts | -2 HD
ENJOY MATCHES LEADING TO THE CONCACAF WORLD CUP QUALIFYING ON TELEMUNDO
- Several CONCACAF qualifying matches will be available via our new 24/7 sports streaming channel, Telemundo Deportes Ahora. You can see the channel at this link: Telemundo Sports now and is also available in Peacock and the portal nbcnewsnow.com.
- 📅Thursday November 13:
- 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT — 🇸🇷 Suriname vs. 🇸🇻 El Salvador — Universe / Peacock
- 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT — 🇧🇲 Bermuda vs 🇨🇼 Curaçao — Telemundo Sports now
- 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT — 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago vs. 🇯🇲 Jamaica — Universe / Peacock
- 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT — 🇬🇹 Guatemala vs. 🇵🇦 Panama — Telemundo Sports now
- 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT — 🇳🇮 Nicaragua vs. 🇭🇳 Honduras — Universe / Peacock
- 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT — 🇭🇹 Haiti vs. 🇨🇷 Costa Rica — Telemundo app
