Football in Guatemala

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Football is the most popular sports in Guatemala and is run by the Federación Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala. The association administers the national football team, as well as the Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala.[1][2]

League system[edit]

Level League(s)/Division(s)
1 Liga Nacional
12 clubs
↓↑ 2 clubs
2 Primera División
20 clubs divided in 2 series of 10
↓↑ 3 clubs
3 Segunda División
40 clubs divided in 5 series of 8 clubs
4 Tercera División
92 clubs divided in 16 series, one of 7 clubs, ten of 6 clubs, two of 5 clubs, one of 4 clubs and two of 3 clubs

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Yanks Abroad: Bernardo Carries On in Guatemala". Jon Arnold. 2012-09-23. Retrieved 2014-04-01. 
  2. ^ Hennessy-Fiske, Molly (2008-06-30). "Guatemalan women kick aside constraints in the U.S.". latimes.com. Retrieved 2014-04-01.