El Salvador's women's national football team has announced a 21-player roster for the upcoming Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo 2026, as confirmed by head coach Eric Acuña. The tournament, hosted by the Dominican Republic, features eight nations competing across multiple venues. The squad blends domestic talent with players from U.S. and Mexican clubs, aiming to advance from a challenging group.
El Salvador is drawn in Group A alongside Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela. Group B comprises Colombia, Jamaica, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Matches will be held at three stadiums: Estadio Cibao FC, Estadio Moca 85, and Estadio Olímpico El Cóndor. Source: infobae However, sources differ on exact dates: infobae reports the women's tournament runs from July 29 to August 7, while eldiado states July 24 to August 8. Source: infobae, eldiado
Key players include goalkeeper Natalie Navarro (Hawaii Pacific University) and defender Jasmine Dybala (Sam Houston State), alongside Vasthy Delgado and Laila Saravia (both Atlas Femenil). The attacking line features Samaria Gómez (Amed FC), Abigail López (Puebla), and Dariella Argueta (Simon Fraser University). Source: infobae The team will begin training on July 18 before traveling to the Dominican Republic. Source: infobae
“El director técnico Eric Acuña presentó la lista oficial de las 21 jugadoras que representarán al país en el torneo. En la convocatoria figuran futbolistas que militan tanto en equipos nacionales como en clubes extranjeros, incluyendo a Natalie Navarro, guardameta de Hawaii Pacific University, y Jasmine Dybala, defensora de Sam Houston State.”
“La selección mayor femenina de El Salvador ya definió la nómina de futbolistas que disputará los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe, cuya competencia se desarrollará del 24 de julio al 8 de agosto en República Dominicana.”