Havana, November 1 (RHC) – The Cuban futsal team is currently in second place after falling to Panama 5-1 in the title match of the first Nations Cup Nicaragua 2026.
The Caribbean team delivered outstanding performances in the tournament, including a 7-4 victory against Honduras and a hard-fought 4-3 win against Nicaragua that secured their place in the final.
In recognition of his individual performance, Cuban player Cristian Valiente received the award for top scorer of the competition.
Panama was crowned champion, Cuba took the silver medal, and Costa Rica earned the bronze, after defeating Nicaragua 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a draw in regulation time.
The 2026 Nicaragua Nations Cup was organized by the Nicaraguan Football Federation, with the endorsement of the Central American Football Union and the support of the Nicaraguan Sports Institute.
The tournament brought together six teams divided into two groups: Group A consisted of Nicaragua, Honduras, and Cuba, while Group B comprised Panama, Costa Rica, and El Salvador.
