The international friendly between the Dominican Republic vs El Salvador is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 8:00 PM local time (Dominican Republic) — which is 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT. The match will take place at Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, as part of the FIFA International Match Calendar window.
This friendly serves as preparation for both teams ahead of the final stages of the 2026 World Cup CONCACAF qualification. The Dominican Republic will have home advantage and a passionate crowd, while El Salvador looks to test themselves against a growing regional rival.
Dominican Republic vs El Salvador Match Details, Match Date, Time, Predictions, and Where to Watch
Dominican Republic
- Currently ranked ~140 in the FIFA rankings, the Dominican Republic has been steadily improving.
- Key players: Mariano Díaz (former Real Madrid youth product), Dorny Romero (top scorer in recent cycles), Jean Carlos López, and Edarlyn Reyes.
- No major injuries reported. Coach Marcelo Bielsa (or successor if changed) typically uses a high-intensity 4-3-3.
- Recent form: Mixed — strong home performances but inconsistent away.
El Salvador
- Ranked higher (~80–90 range), El Salvador has more experience in Concacaf competitions.
- Key players: Eriq Zavaleta, Joaquín Rivas, Darwin Cerén, and young talents like Enzo Rivas.
- Coach David Dóniga (or current staff) will likely deploy a compact 4-4-2 or 5-4-1 to frustrate the hosts.
- Recent form: Solid defensively but struggle to score consistently.
Dominican Republic vs El Salvador Starting XI Lineups
- Dominican Republic today lineup (4-3-3): Xavier Valdez, Noah Dollenmayer, Firpo, Edgar Pujol, Urbáez, Rosario, Kaparos, Mörschel, Reyes, Ureña, Dorny Romero
- El Salvador today lineup (4-4-2): González, Clímaco, Rodríguez, Clavel, Sibrián, Landaverde, Díaz, Cerén, Henríquez, Vásquez, Mercado
Key Players to Watch
Dominican Republic
- Mariano Díaz — Proven goal scorer with European experience.
- Dorny Romero — Main striker and set-piece threat.
- Peter Federico — Creative winger with La Liga youth pedigree.
El Salvador
- Darwin Cerén — Veteran midfielder who controls tempo.
- Joaquín Rivas — Dangerous on the wings.
- Eriq Zavaleta — Defensive leader at the back.
Head-to-Head Record
Very limited history — only one previous meeting:
- 2022 friendly: Dominican Republic 2–0 El Salvador (neutral venue)
Who will win the Dominican Republic vs. El Salvador?
Home advantage at Félix Sánchez, recent momentum, and attacking players give the Dominican Republic the edge. El Salvador are tough to break down but may struggle to score away.
- Dominican Republic 2–1 El Salvador
Both teams to score?
El Salvador has likely been finding the net in most of their recent friendlies.
Where to Watch Dominican Republic vs El Salvador
This friendly could be a preview of future CONCACAF battles. Let me know if you want predicted goalscorers or deeper tactical insight!
- United States: Likely on ESPN+, fuboTV, or OneFootball (check local listings closer to date).
- Dominican Republic: Telesistema or local broadcasters.
- El Salvador: Canal 4 or streaming platforms.
- Global: FIFA+ (free in many countries) and CONCACAF YouTube for highlights.
