Costa Rican club LDA Alajuelense host Panamanian side Plaza Amador on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in a decisive Concacaf Central American Cup Group A fixture at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto in Alajuela.
Both teams enter the fifth and final matchday of the group stage tied with six points. The result will determine which club secures a spot in the quarter-finals of the regional tournament.
Alajuelense, based in Alajuela, Costa Rica, are looking to rebound after suffering a 1-0 defeat against Salvadoran club Luis Ángel Firpo in their previous group match. Plaza Amador, hailing from Panama, enter the contest following a 5-2 victory over Guatemalan team Xelajú.
Quarter-final berth at stake
The match closes out group stage participation for both clubs in the 2026 Central American Cup. With identical points totals in Group A, both sides need a positive result to guarantee advancement to the knockout stage.
The Concacaf Central American Cup is an annual club competition organized by North and Central American football's governing body. It serves as the official qualification route for Central American teams into the premier Concacaf Champions Cup tournament.
Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto, the historic home stadium of LDA Alajuelense, hosts the crucial match. The venue is named after legendary Costa Rican footballer Alejandro Morera Soto.
Kickoff times across North and Central America
The encounter is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 p.m. local time in Costa Rica. That matches the start time across Central America in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.
In Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Mexico, the fixture begins at 9:30 p.m. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. in Venezuela, Bolivia, Chile, and Paraguay, while supporters in Argentina, Uruguay, and Brasilia, Brazil, will see the game start at 11:30 p.m.
In the United States, kickoff varies by timezone. The match starts at 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time, 9:30 p.m. Central Time, 8:30 p.m. Mountain Time, and 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time. In Canada, the game starts at 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
The 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time start provides an early evening option for West Coast viewers, while major East Coast cities such as New York and Miami will see a 10:30 p.m. start.
Broadcast and streaming channels
Television and streaming rights vary across regions. Viewers in Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua can watch the match on television via ESPN Norte or stream it online through Disney+ Premium Norte.
In the United States, live television coverage is provided by CBS Sports Golazo, with digital streaming available on Paramount+. Canadian viewers can watch via OneSoccer or stream on fuboTV Canada.
Mexican audiences can follow the broadcast on FOX Mexico or stream through FOX One. Across South America, streaming platforms depend on the territory. Disney+ Premium Sur covers Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela, while Disney+ Premium Chile services Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. Disney+ Premium Argentina provides streaming in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, while Disney+ Premium Brazil holds coverage in Brazil.
