Football in El Salvador
| Football in El Salvador | |
|---|---|
| Country | El Salvador |
| Governing body | Salvadoran Football Association |
| National team | Men's national team |
| First played | 1862 |
| National competitions | |
| International competitions | |
CONCACAF Champions Cup CONCACAF Central American Cup FIFA Club World Cup CONCACAF Gold Cup (National Team) CONCACAF Nations League (National Team) FIFA World Cup (National Team) CONCACAF Women's Championship (National Team) CONCACAF W Gold Cup (National Team) FIFA Women's World Cup (National Team) | |
The sport of football in the country of El Salvador is run by the Salvadoran Football Association. The association administers the national football team, as well as the Primera División de Fútbol de El Salvador, the top level in its league system. Football is the most popular sport in the country. Approximately 50% of the people in El Salvador are considered football fans. The other countries in Central America with an equal or higher percentage are Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Panama.