The El Salvador national football team is the national team of El Salvador and is controlled by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol . They made two World Cups, but lost all six games, including a World Cup record 10-1 defeat against Hungary in 1982.
The Football War started after a qualifying game for the 1970 World Cup against Honduras. After massive rioting between the fans, on July 14, 1969, the Salvadorian army launched an attack against Honduras. A cease fire was put in effect six days later.
World Cup record
Gold Cup record
- 1991 - Did not qualify
- 1993 - Did not qualify
- 1996 - Round 1
- 1998 - Round 1
- 2000 - Did not qualify
- 2002 - Quarterfinals
- 2003 - Quarterfinals
- 2005 - Did not qualify
Selected famous players
