Havana, October 31 (RHC) – The Cuban futsal team will play Panama today for the title of the first Nations Cup Nicaragua 2026, after beating the hosts 4-3 in a comeback during the tournament semifinals.
The match was played on Friday at the Alexis Argüello Sports Complex in Havana, where Nicaragua took the initiative and led 3-1, but the Cubans rallied in the second half to secure the victory.
Lester Kripp opened the scoring for Nicaragua, who maintained their lead throughout the first half. In the second half, Iduan MartÃnez equalized for Cuba with a free kick, before Kevin DÃaz and Marcelo Alvarado extended the home team’s advantage.
Just when the game seemed to be tilting in favor of the hosts, Berni Llanes brought the Caribbean side closer, Dayán Cotilla scored the equalizer, and Yordanis Galán netted the decisive goal with a powerful left-footed shot.
This Saturday, Nicaragua will face Costa Rica for third place in the tournament, while Honduras and El Salvador will compete for the final spots.
The 2026 Nicaragua Nations Cup is organized by the Nicaraguan Football Federation, with the endorsement of the Central American Football Union and the support of the Nicaraguan Sports Institute.
